US Bridges

US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.7 MI S of JCT SR60&US1 · Structure no. R050273AHDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 77,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,915 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1 NE Xway
CrossesST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy
Location1.7 MI S of JCT SR60&US1
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.40666, -71.02616
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,513 (2024)
Projected traffic91,915 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy carry?

About 77,513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NE Xway over ST 16 Revere Bch Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.