HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve Channel
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1. 6 KM SE of Ft Pt Chan · Structure no. B1603438BMUNNBI
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 932 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,052
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve Channel in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 133 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 24,052 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,907 by 2031. The structure is 932 ft (284.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Reserve Channel built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve Channel carry?
About 24,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve Channel?
The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Summer ST over Water Reserve Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.