US Bridges

HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams)

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .3MI Capens Circle RD C · Structure no. B2106234NDOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,992
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams) in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY on Ramp F
CrossesHWY Ramp C (q Adams)
Location.3MI Capens Circle RD C
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22826, -71.01011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,992 (2022)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams) carry?

About 9,992 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams)?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY on Ramp F over HWY Ramp C (q Adams)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.