US Bridges

ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 2.6 KM NW of Holbrook T.L · Structure no. R0100137ADOT634

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 40,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,377 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 N Main ST
CrossesOther Bike Path
Location2.6 KM NW of Holbrook T.L
RouteState Highway 28
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16739, -71.04439
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,100 (2023)
Projected traffic38,377 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path carry?

About 40,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 N Main ST over Other Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.