HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi.Ne of Needham Ave · Structure no. D0500236KDOTNBI
- Built
- 1876
- 149 years old, rebuilt 1931
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 149 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.
What condition is HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Greendale Av over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.