HWY W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1371 M SW of D ST Office · Structure no. B162013GNDOT634
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,939
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 107 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is HWY W Fifth ST 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 W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red carry?
About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Fifth ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.