US Bridges

HWY Kingsbury ST over RR Csx/Mbta

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM NW Rt 16 · Structure no. W130082P4DOT634

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kingsbury ST over RR Csx/Mbta is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Kingsbury ST over RR Csx/Mbta in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 136 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 14,482 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Kingsbury ST
CrossesRR Csx/Mbta
Location.16 KM NW Rt 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30242, -71.28707
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,482 (2023)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Kingsbury ST 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 September 2023.

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

About 14,482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kingsbury ST over RR Csx/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.