US Bridges

HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Needham Line MP 10.39 · Structure no. N04010376DOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 175 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Greendale Av
CrossesRR MBTA
LocationNeedham Line MP 10.39
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2771, -71.20425
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2024)
Projected traffic18,004 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Greendale Av over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.