US Bridges

HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3

FairPosted for load

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 3.2K M S JCT I93 & SR3A · Structure no. M250193FADOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,862 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wood ST
CrossesI 93 /US1/ST3
Location3.2K M S JCT I93 & SR3A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26019, -71.04289
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,862 (2023)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 carry?

About 10,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wood ST over I 93 /US1/ST3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.