HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX
PoorSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1219 M SW of D ST Office · Structure no. B162033GPDOT634
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1918, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 53 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Fourth ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.