US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM W of Knight ST · Structure no. B161874EJDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 17,198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,638 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Mother Brook
Location.16 KM W of Knight ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24561, -71.13637
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,198 (2023)
Projected traffic27,638 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook carry?

About 17,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Mother Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.