HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk County, Massachusetts · @ Chelsea Tl = C09005 · Structure no. B16019383MUNNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,075 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,435
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River is a steel movable - bascule carrying HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,271 by 2031. The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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. |
| 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 Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River carry?
About 22,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River?
The structure is 1,075 ft (327.7 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.