US Bridges

HWY School ST over TR Red Line Ssh

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft SW of Franklin ST · Structure no. Q010084UDMBTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,114
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY School ST over TR Red Line Ssh is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY School ST over TR Red Line Ssh in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,132 by 2030. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesTR Red Line Ssh
Location300 Ft SW of Franklin ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24374, -71.0043
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,114 (1997)
Projected traffic19,132 by 2030
Trucks7%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY School 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 December 2022.

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

About 12,114 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns HWY School ST over TR Red Line Ssh?

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