HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng
PoorSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM .S. of Bos Com · Structure no. B160804RQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Shawmut Ave over Comb I 90 & Amtrk/Orng?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.