HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM SE of JCT I93&90 · Structure no. B161263FHDOTNBI
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 523 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 132 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,113 by 2031. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Fndry St&mbta&amtk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.