US Bridges

ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S.Pru Center S57 · Structure no. B160494T8DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,428 by 2032. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 9 Huntingtn Av
CrossesComb I 90 & Mbta/Csx
Location.1 MI S.Pru Center S57
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.34782, -71.07874
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2019)
Projected traffic31,428 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$34.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx built?

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

What condition is ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Huntingtn Av over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.