HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River
FairPosted for loadEssex County, Massachusetts · .5 MI East of I 95 · Structure no. T060012RMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 12 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (12 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Rowley Brg R over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.