US Bridges

HWY Olive ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · RR AMTRAK MP 196.72 · Structure no. A16025AMYDOT634

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Olive ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Olive ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,077 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Olive ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
LocationRR AMTRAK MP 196.72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93627, -71.28818
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.4 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,077 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Olive ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

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

About 6,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Olive ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.