US Bridges

ST 28 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .8 KM S. Storrow DR S64 · Structure no. B160474TCDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN 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 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 28 Sb/Clarendon
CrossesComb I 90 &csx &orng LN
Location.8 KM S. Storrow DR S64
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.34786, -71.0738
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2017)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$14.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN built?

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

What condition is ST 28 Sb/Clarendon 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 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Sb/Clarendon over Comb I 90 &csx &orng LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.