US Bridges

HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned)

Good

Essex County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S Pine Street · Structure no. P03008AX5DOT634

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned) in Essex 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Jhnsn ST Ext
CrossesRR MBTA (abandoned)
Location.1 MI S Pine Street
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.5423, -70.99511
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.6 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2025)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned) 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 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jhnsn ST Ext over RR MBTA (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.