US Bridges

HWY Essex ST over US 1 Broadway

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI South Main ST · Structure no. S05017320DOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Essex ST over US 1 Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Essex 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 6 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 35,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Essex ST
CrossesUS 1 Broadway
Location.5 MI South Main ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45732, -71.02389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,600 (2024)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex ST over US 1 Broadway carry?

About 35,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Essex ST over US 1 Broadway?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Essex ST over US 1 Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.