US Bridges

HWY Weston RD over RR Csx/Mbta

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.8 KM N RTE 135 · Structure no. W130102P5DOT634

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Weston RD over RR Csx/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Weston RD over RR Csx/Mbta in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 17,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,955 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Weston RD
CrossesRR Csx/Mbta
Location0.8 KM N RTE 135
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29629, -71.29937
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,069 (2023)
Projected traffic33,955 by 2032
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Weston 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 August 2023.

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

About 17,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Weston RD over RR Csx/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.