US Bridges

HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .8 MI SW of Norfolk T.L. · Structure no. F080062AYDOT634

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,508
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 8,508 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestnut ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.8 MI SW of Norfolk T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09829, -71.37312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,508 (2022)
Projected traffic6,317 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 2023.

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

About 8,508 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestnut ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.