HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA
GoodSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.2 KM NE OFJCTSR28&SR138 · Structure no. B161643H9DOT634
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 124 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,003 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Babson ST over RR MBTA?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.