US Bridges

HWY Haverhill ST over Water Ipswich River

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 Km. S. of Towncntr · Structure no. N180112C6MUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,900
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Haverhill ST over Water Ipswich River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Haverhill ST over Water Ipswich River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Haverhill ST
CrossesWater Ipswich River
Location.16 Km. S. of Towncntr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57255, -71.0803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2017)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Haverhill ST over Water Ipswich River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Haverhill 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 August 2023.

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

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Haverhill ST over Water Ipswich River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Haverhill ST over Water Ipswich River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.