US Bridges

HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.3KM SE of Jet I93&NEPON · Structure no. Q01009399DOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 19,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2031. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Hancock ST
CrossesComb Sgmre St&mbta&reds
Location1.3KM SE of Jet I93&NEPON
RouteState Highway 3A
Coordinates42.27917, -71.0325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,655 (2023)
Projected traffic41,062 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds carry?

About 19,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hancock ST over Comb Sgmre St&mbta&reds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.