US Bridges

HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W of RTE 1A · Structure no. S010062QFMUNNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,578
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 28,578 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,479 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jeffrson Av
CrossesRR Mbta/Bmrr
Location.4 MI W of RTE 1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50367, -70.90059
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,578 (2019)
Projected traffic24,479 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr carry?

About 28,578 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jeffrson Av over RR Mbta/Bmrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.