US Bridges

ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM E.Copley Place S65 · Structure no. B160464RFDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 28 Nb/Columbus
CrossesComb I 90 &csx &orng LN
Location.32 KM E.Copley Place S65
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.34791, -71.07278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2017)
Projected traffic175 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Nb/Columbus over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.