US Bridges

HWY Centre ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Btwn Terrace & Columbus · Structure no. B160954VCMBTNBI

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Centre ST over Comb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng is a concrete continuous frame carrying HWY Centre 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Centre ST
CrossesComb Amtrak/Mbta & Orng
LocationBtwn Terrace & Columbus
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32279, -71.10003
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is HWY Centre 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 March 2022.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Other State Agency.