US Bridges

HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.04 MI NE of Newport Ave · Structure no. Q010044UCMBTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,600
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beale ST
CrossesTR Red Line Ssh
Location0.04 MI NE of Newport Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26569, -71.01939
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2013)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beale ST over TR Red Line Ssh?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.