US Bridges

US 1 over HWY Spruce ST

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .7 MI NE of Tobin Br. · Structure no. C090073AADOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
808 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
83,976
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over HWY Spruce ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over HWY Spruce ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 68 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 83,976 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,082 by 2032. The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesHWY Spruce ST
Location.7 MI NE of Tobin Br.
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.39691, -71.03657
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length808 ft (246.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,976 (2022)
Projected traffic131,082 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over HWY Spruce ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 1 over HWY Spruce ST 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 June 2023.

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

About 83,976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over HWY Spruce ST?

The structure is 808 ft (246.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over HWY Spruce ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.