US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI Ne. Jct. SR3 & I93 · Structure no. Q010204UHMBTNBI

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,100
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 years old, older 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2031. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Water ST
CrossesComb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds
Location1.5 MI Ne. Jct. SR3 & I93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2412, -71.00509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2013)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&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 December 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Comb Brgn Pky&mbta&reds?

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