HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River
GoodSuffolk County, Massachusetts · Next to Mass Pike · Structure no. B16401395MUNNBI
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,862
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 127 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,862 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,528 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River carry?
About 10,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Ipswich ST over Water Muddy River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.