US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · 0.15 KM S of ST-62 · Structure no. N180047YDMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,970
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Central ST over Water Ipswich River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location0.15 KM S of ST-62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57248, -71.08989
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2024)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Central ST 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 May 2024.

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

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.