HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST
PoorEssex County, Massachusetts · Next to MBTA · Structure no. S010242QHMUNNBI
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,847 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Jeffrson Av over HWY Parallel ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.