US Bridges

HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · S of Lower Mills · Structure no. M250074UAMBTNBI

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,600
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 98 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,268 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Adams ST
CrossesTR Red High Speed LN
LocationS of Lower Mills
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27036, -71.06807
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2012)
Projected traffic22,268 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adams ST over TR Red High Speed LN?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.