US Bridges

HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · South Ipswich Road · Structure no. T06009B79MUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Asbury ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
LocationSouth Ipswich Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65378, -70.91192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Asbury ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.