HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK
PoorSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .32KM S.Public Garden S67 · Structure no. B160444TEDOTNBI
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,428 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 62 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK 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 2021.
How much traffic does HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Arlington ST over Comb I 90 & AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.