US Bridges

HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .48 KM S of Cleary Sq · Structure no. B1603538CMUNNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,111 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hyde Park Av
CrossesWater Mother Brook
Location.48 KM S of Cleary Sq
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25136, -71.12562
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic25,111 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hyde Park Av over Water Mother Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.