ST 97 Broadway over I 495 NB

Fair Condition65 years old32,716 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
Location1.1 Km N Merimac River
CarriesST 97 Broadway
CrossesI 495 NB
Coordinates42.78304, -71.11457

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length174.9 ft (53.3 m)
Max Span70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Deck Width92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Deck Area1508.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,716 (2025)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberH1204230GDOTNBI

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