US Bridges

HWY School ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · AMTRAK Mile Post 202 · Structure no. M03014ALEDOT634

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,988
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY School ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY School ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,988 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
LocationAMTRAK Mile Post 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.01054, -71.23566
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,988 (2021)
Projected traffic21,478 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$716,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY School 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 January 2023.

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

About 10,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY School ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.