US Bridges

HWY Adams ST over TR Red Line Ssh

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.8 MI E of Jct. I93 · Structure no. Q010054UEMBTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,800
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adams ST over TR Red Line Ssh is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Adams ST over TR Red Line Ssh in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,268 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Adams ST
CrossesTR Red Line Ssh
Location1.8 MI E of Jct. I93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25613, -71.00981
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2013)
Projected traffic22,268 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Adams 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 Adams ST over TR Red Line Ssh carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adams ST over TR Red Line Ssh?

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