HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · Near Boston Garden · Structure no. B1601637RMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,206
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 36,206 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,707 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 138 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST carry?
About 36,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns HWY N Wshngtn ST over HWY Water ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.