US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of MBTA · Structure no. N100042TBDOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,612
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 103 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 44,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,267 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River carry?
About 44,612 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.