US Bridges

US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .1MI.S.STORROW DR S48 · Structure no. B160554T0DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,783
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 40,783 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,060 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 20 Comm Av/Mbta
CrossesComb I 90 & Mbta/Csx
Location.1MI.S.STORROW DR S48
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.3506, -71.11127
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,783 (2018)
Projected traffic32,060 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx carry?

About 40,783 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Comm Av/Mbta over Comb I 90 & Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.