US Bridges

HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI North of RTE 3 · Structure no. Q01055AN3MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 33,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,534 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 160 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Qncy Ctr Con
CrossesComb Mbta&reds&parking
Location1.4 MI North of RTE 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24592, -71.00355
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.7 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,210 (2022)
Projected traffic32,534 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking carry?

About 33,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.7 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Qncy Ctr Con over Comb Mbta&reds&parking?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.