US Bridges

HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · AMTRAK RR MP 194/51 · Structure no. A160283YTDOT634

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,853 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Thurber Ave
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
LocationAMTRAK RR MP 194/51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.91207, -71.30526
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,853 (2022)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Thurber Ave 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 6,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Thurber Ave over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.