US Bridges

HWY Curve ST over RR CSX

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI NE of ST 27 · Structure no. M110072B2DOT634

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Curve ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Curve ST over RR CSX in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 115 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Curve ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location.1 MI NE of ST 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17985, -71.30048
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 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2014)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Curve ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Curve ST over RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Curve ST over RR CSX carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Curve ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Curve ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.