HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · Over Ft Point Channel · Structure no. B16031389MUNNBI
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 502 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,319
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 126 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 28,319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,851 by 2031. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 100 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel carry?
About 28,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel?
The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Summer ST over Water Fort Point Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.