HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red
FairPosted for loadSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.8 KM SW of D ST · Structure no. B161993H6DOT634
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,913
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1959, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34,913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,956 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red carry?
About 34,913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dorchstr Ave over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.