US Bridges

HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · E. of Bremen/Sumner Int. · Structure no. B160763HQDOT634

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 117 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,794 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sumner ST
CrossesOther Pedestrian Wlkwy
LocationE. of Bremen/Sumner Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.36845, -71.03869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,794 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sumner ST over Other Pedestrian Wlkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.