US Bridges

HWY Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Over Green Line · Structure no. B270064UPMBTNBI

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,210
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 6,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Aspinwall Av
CrossesTR Green Line D
LocationOver Green Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33554, -71.11312
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,210 (2023)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Aspinwall Av 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 Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D carry?

About 6,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Aspinwall Av over TR Green Line D?

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