HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM W of JCT BEACON&2A · Structure no. B16018397DOTNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,693 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Beacon ST over Water Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.