HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River
GoodSuffolk County, Massachusetts · At Neponset River · Structure no. B16026387MUNNBI
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 117 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,477 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dana Ave over Water Neponset River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.