US Bridges

HWY Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 3.2 KM S of JCT SR 3A · Structure no. M250213ELDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 12,414 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,796 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 414 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Adams&blv ST
CrossesI 93 /US1/ST3
Location3.2 KM S of JCT SR 3A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25829, -71.04184
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width414 ft (126.3 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,414 (2023)
Projected traffic30,796 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$48 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Adams&blv 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 Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 carry?

About 12,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 414 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adams&blv ST over I 93 /US1/ST3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.