US Bridges

HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3

Poor

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 3.2 KM N of JCT I93&128 · Structure no. Q010383FGDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Stedman ST
CrossesI 93 /US1/ST3
Location3.2 KM N of JCT I93&128
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25185, -71.03817
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,103 (2024)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3 carry?

About 3,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stedman ST over I 93 /US1/ST3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.