HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD
GoodSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .40 KM E. of Wolcott Sq. · Structure no. B161723HJDOT634
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 457 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 126 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2033. The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD?
The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sprague ST over Comb MBTA & Access RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.