US Bridges

HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM Nwly Rt 16 · Structure no. W130092P6DOT634

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 130 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Crest RD
CrossesRR Csx/Mbta
Location.16 KM Nwly Rt 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29711, -71.29504
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2024)
Projected traffic21,163 by 2033
Trucks6%
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Crest RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crest RD over RR Csx/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.