ST 28 BROADWAY
Carrying ST 28 BROADWAY over WATER SPICKET RIVER
1.1 MI N MERRIMAC RIVER, Essex, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 28 BROADWAY
The ST 28 BROADWAY bridge in Essex, Massachusetts carries ST 28 BROADWAY over WATER SPICKET RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1949, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.7 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 28 BROADWAY compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1949
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L040072YKDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
ST 28 BROADWAY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ST 28 BROADWAY against other structures in Essex and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 28 BROADWAY?
ST 28 BROADWAY in Essex, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 28 BROADWAY inspected?
ST 28 BROADWAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 28 BROADWAY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 28 BROADWAY?
ST 28 BROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 28 BROADWAY?
ST 28 BROADWAY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 28 BROADWAY and does age affect safety?
ST 28 BROADWAY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1949.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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