US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over TR Green Line D

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Over Green Line · Structure no. B270054UNMBTNBI

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1927
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over TR Green Line D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Washngton ST over TR Green Line D in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 141 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,268 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesTR Green Line D
LocationOver Green Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33191, -71.11825
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,268 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over TR Green Line D 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 November 2022.

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

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over TR Green Line D?

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