ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned)
PoorNorfolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N of RT140/EAST ST · Structure no. W460043MADOTNBI
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,078
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned) in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,078 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,532 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned) carry?
About 8,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned)?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns ST 1 A/Dedham ST over RR Pcrr (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.