US Bridges

HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Over Green Line · Structure no. B270044UMMBTNBI

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 109 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Cypress ST
CrossesTR Green Line D
LocationOver Green Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33124, -71.12582
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$974,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cypress ST over TR Green Line D?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.