US Bridges

US 1 over HWY Lynn ST

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .6 N of JCT SR 60 & US1 · Structure no. M010083AFDOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over HWY Lynn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over HWY Lynn ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 70,180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,348 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesHWY Lynn ST
Location.6 N of JCT SR 60 & US1
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.43661, -71.02128
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,180 (2024)
Projected traffic144,348 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over HWY Lynn ST built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 1 over HWY Lynn ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over HWY Lynn ST carry?

About 70,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over HWY Lynn ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over HWY Lynn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.