ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River
PoorSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI NW of Nashua ST · Structure no. B160134ETDOTNBI
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,188
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 119 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 28,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,175 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River 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 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River carry?
About 28,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Chas R Dm RD over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.