US Bridges

HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Just N of Morton ST · Structure no. B1616838UMUNNBI

Built
1894
131 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,034
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,112 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Forest Hills
CrossesHWY Cemetery RD
LocationJust N of Morton ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30118, -71.10456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,034 (2023)
Projected traffic28,112 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD carry?

About 16,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Forest Hills over HWY Cemetery RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.