US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM S of Revere St. · Structure no. C0201533GMUNNBI

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,747 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesWater E Br Neponset Riv
Location.16 KM S of Revere St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1545, -71.14563
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2024)
Projected traffic46,747 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.