US Bridges

HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST

GoodPosted for load

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM W of I 93 · Structure no. B161964F5DOTNBI

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,963 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Morrssey Blv
CrossesHWY Mt Vernon ST
Location.16 KM W of I 93
RouteState Highway 3A
Coordinates42.32091, -71.05094
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2023)
Projected traffic69,963 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Morrssey Blv over HWY Mt Vernon ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.