US Bridges

US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · 2.6 MI S MBTA · Structure no. N100092TADOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,740 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1 Newbrprt Tpk
CrossesWater Parker River
Location2.6 MI S MBTA
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.75969, -70.89166
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2024)
Projected traffic13,740 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Parker River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.