US Bridges

HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.8 KM NE of JCTSR109&RT1 · Structure no. B161173HFDOT634

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bellevue ST
CrossesRR MBTA
Location1.8 KM NE of JCTSR109&RT1
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28355, -71.1564
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY Bellevue ST over RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bellevue ST over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.