US Bridges

HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 2.9 KM N of JCT I93&128 · Structure no. Q010403FEDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bates Ave
CrossesI 93 /US1/ST3
Location2.9 KM N of JCT I93&128
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24741, -71.03656
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bates Ave over I 93 /US1/ST3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.