US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Wash.St at ST 3 · Structure no. B2101036FDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,696 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesRR MBTA
LocationWash.St at ST 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22632, -71.00462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2019)
Projected traffic50,696 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.