US Bridges

HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 Miles North Essex ST · Structure no. S0501531YDOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,743 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesUS 1 Broadway
Location.5 Miles North Essex ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4649, -71.02504
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2024)
Projected traffic25,743 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over US 1 Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.