HWY Salem RD over Water Ipswich River
FairEssex County, Massachusetts · .25 Miles West US One · Structure no. T060162RLMUNNBI
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Salem RD over Water Ipswich River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Salem RD over Water Ipswich River in Essex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Salem RD over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Salem RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Salem RD over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Salem RD over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Salem RD over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.