US Bridges

HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Ruggles Station · Structure no. B160884V8MBTNBI

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng is a concrete continuous frame carrying HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ruggles ST
CrossesComb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng
LocationAt Ruggles Station
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33569, -71.09033
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2032
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ruggles ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.