ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River
FairMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · Reading-No.Reading T.L. · Structure no. N180082L0DOTNBI
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1931
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 121 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,276 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.
What condition is ST 28 Main 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River carry?
About 32,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Main ST over Water Ipswich River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.