US Bridges

ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 Km.N of Union St. · Structure no. B21001347DOTNBI

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 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 27,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,902 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 53 Quincy Ave
CrossesWater Monatiquot River
Location.16 Km.N of Union St.
RouteState Highway 53
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22329, -70.96901
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,672 (2023)
Projected traffic31,902 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River carry?

About 27,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns ST 53 Quincy Ave over Water Monatiquot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.