US Bridges

HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · 0.16 KM East US 1 · Structure no. P030272TEDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dearbon RD
CrossesHWY US 1 N Ramp C
Location0.16 KM East US 1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52663, -70.99286
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 1 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2025)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dearbon RD over HWY US 1 N Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.