US Bridges

HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Fenway Station · Structure no. B160634V3MBTNBI

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,300
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 132 years old, older 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Park DR
CrossesTR Green Line D
LocationFenway Station
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3453, -71.10443
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2012)
Projected traffic33,165 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Park DR over TR Green Line D?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.