HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of Kenmore Sq. · Structure no. B161763EWDOTNBI
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,017
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 108 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 8,017 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,115 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River carry?
About 8,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Comm Ave WB over Water Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.