US Bridges

HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 Km.E of Chapman ST · Structure no. C0200636YDOT634

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 137 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Spaulding ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
Location.16 Km.E of Chapman ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16498, -71.15394
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2019)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/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 November 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spaulding ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.