US Bridges

HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Poor

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM NE Greenlodge ST · Structure no. D05018374DOT634

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,215 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cedar ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.32 KM NE Greenlodge ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23509, -71.15199
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,215 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cedar ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.