ST 28 Broadway over Water Merrimack River

Fair Condition91 years old11,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Merrimac River
CarriesST 28 Broadway
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.70098, -71.16550

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length597.1 ft (182 m)
Max Span147.0 ft (44.8 m)
Deck Width59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Area3,276 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberL040012YHDOTNBI

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