US Bridges

US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Essex County, Massachusetts · .8 MI S ST97 · Structure no. T060032THDOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1922
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,394
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1922, so it is 175 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 13,394 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,115 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Newbrprt Tpk
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location.8 MI S ST97
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62532, -70.94774
Functional classRural 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,394 (2023)
Projected traffic43,115 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1922.

What condition is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River carry?

About 13,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Newbrprt Tpk over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.