US Bridges

HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway

Poor

Essex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI S of Walnut ST · Structure no. S0503131VDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 4 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,582 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Lynn Flls Rp
CrossesUS 1 Broadway
Location.5 MI S of Walnut ST
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.48039, -71.02138
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2024)
Projected traffic13,582 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lynn Flls Rp over US 1 Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.