US Bridges

HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of Adams ST · Structure no. B161474VQMBTNBI

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 97 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesHWY Medway ST
CrossesTR Red Hsl
Location0.1 MI S of Adams ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27109, -71.06502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2012)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl 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 Medway ST over TR Red Hsl carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Medway ST over TR Red Hsl?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.