HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River
GoodEssex County, Massachusetts · At Peabody Line · Structure no. M20006ATNMUNNBI
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,109 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Boston ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.