US Bridges

HWY Ramp F over RR MBTA

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · At Railroad · Structure no. B2105734RDOTNBI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp F over RR MBTA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Ramp F over RR MBTA in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,007 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ramp F
CrossesRR MBTA
LocationAt Railroad
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22692, -71.00499
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2019)
Projected traffic30,007 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$50,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp F over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ramp F 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 Ramp F over RR MBTA carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ramp F over RR MBTA?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp F over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.