US Bridges

HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI from ST 1 a · Structure no. W03012414DOT634

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,634 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Kendall ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 MI from ST 1 a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15143, -71.24741
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2024)
Projected traffic9,634 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kendall ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.