US Bridges

HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM SE Hillside Ave · Structure no. N04019379DOT634

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hunnewell ST
CrossesRR Bcrr/Mbta
Location.16 KM SE Hillside Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29537, -71.23593
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,002 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hunnewell ST over RR Bcrr/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.