US Bridges

HWY Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM N JCT ST 128&I93 · Structure no. Q010433FDDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3 in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,532 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Frn Brk Pkwy
CrossesI 93 /US1/ST3
Location1.6 KM N JCT ST 128&I93
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24324, -71.02797
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2024)
Projected traffic23,532 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY Frn Brk Pkwy 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 Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Frn Brk Pkwy over I 93 /US1/ST3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.