US 1 Bridge RD over Water Merrimack River

Poor Condition50 years old12,065 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex
LocationAt Merrimac River
CarriesUS 1 Bridge RD
CrossesWater Merrimack River
Coordinates42.81592, -70.87285

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length1223.1 ft (372.8 m)
Max Span145.0 ft (44.2 m)
Deck Width82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Area9,320 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,065 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberN110112TDDOTNBI

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