US Bridges

HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM S of I90 · Structure no. B160813HPDOT634

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,271 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 400 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Trmnt-Arlngt
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
Location.16 KM S of I90
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34765, -71.06868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width400 ft (121.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2018)
Projected traffic34,271 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 30,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 400 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Trmnt-Arlngt over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.