US Bridges

HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx

PoorClosed to traffic

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · MP 24.723 · Structure no. N1300240JDOT634

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,827
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 9,827 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Park ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
LocationMP 24.723
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10929, -71.35476
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 5 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,827 (2023)
Projected traffic7,896 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 9,827 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.