US Bridges

HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM W.Railroad Yards S · Structure no. B160584RDDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,517
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 6 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 15,517 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2032. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Everett ST
CrossesComb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN
Location1.6 KM W.Railroad Yards S
RouteInterstate 90
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35726, -71.13814
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,517 (2023)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$15.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN carry?

About 15,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Everett ST over Comb I90&CSX/MBTA&LNCLN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.