US Bridges

US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · Over Saugus River · Structure no. S050012TLDOTNBI

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 107 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 102,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,661 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Broadway
CrossesWater Saugus River
LocationOver Saugus River
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48258, -71.02016
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,500 (2024)
Projected traffic132,661 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River carry?

About 102,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Broadway over Water Saugus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.