US Bridges

HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .48 KM NW RTE 16 · Structure no. W130052P8DOT634

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 135 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Woodlawn Ave
CrossesRR Csx/Mbta
Location.48 KM NW RTE 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31846, -71.27388
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Woodlawn Ave over RR Csx/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.