US Bridges

HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.2 KM NE of Wolcott Sq. · Structure no. B161103H7DOT634

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 127 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Resrvatn RD
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
Location1.2 KM NE of Wolcott Sq.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24798, -71.12901
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2019)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Resrvatn RD over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.