US Bridges

HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2MI.N of ST 123 · Structure no. A160203YYDOT634

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 6 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 19,138 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,430 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Holden ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
Location.2MI.N of ST 123
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.9528, -71.27651
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,138 (2022)
Projected traffic40,430 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 19,138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holden ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.