US Bridges

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI SW of Jet SR60&US1 · Structure no. R050333AKDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST in Suffolk 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 5 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 78,758 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,130 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 NE Xway
CrossesHWY Malden ST
Location.2 MI SW of Jet SR60&US1
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42671, -71.02167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,758 (2023)
Projected traffic112,130 by 2031
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST built?

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

What condition is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST carry?

About 78,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NE Xway over HWY Malden ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.