US Bridges

I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI N of JCT I93&128 · Structure no. Q010423BCDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 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 182,929 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 319,334 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 93 /US1/ST3
CrossesHWY Furnace Brook Pkwy
Location1.2 MI N of JCT I93&128
RouteInterstate 3
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24112, -71.0256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,929 (2023)
Projected traffic319,334 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy carry?

About 182,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I 93 /US1/ST3 over HWY Furnace Brook Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.