HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · E of SE Xway · Structure no. B161274VKMBTNBI
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,800
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 123 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 33,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,428 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 65 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 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 Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line carry?
About 33,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sohamptn ST over Comb AMTRAK & Red Line?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.