HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 2.3 KM NW OFJCTSR28&SR138 · Structure no. B161073HADOT634
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,034
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,904 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Canterbry ST 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?
About 16,034 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Canterbry ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.