US Bridges

HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 2000FT NW OFJCTSR28&SR138 · Structure no. B161663H4DOT634

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,745 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Cummins HWY
CrossesRR MBTA
Location2000FT NW OFJCTSR28&SR138
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.27008, -71.09788
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2024)
Projected traffic37,745 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Cummins HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cummins HWY over RR MBTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.