US Bridges

ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .5 MI SW of Jet SR 60&1A · Structure no. R0501739BDOTNBI

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 91 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 55,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,179 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 1 A/Lee Brbnk
CrossesST145 Revere Bch Pkwy
Location.5 MI SW of Jet SR 60&1A
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates42.40436, -71.00287
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,630 (2016)
Projected traffic93,179 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy carry?

About 55,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns ST 1 A/Lee Brbnk over ST145 Revere Bch Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.