US Bridges

HWY W Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM SW of D ST · Structure no. B162053GRDOT634

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY W Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red 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 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 18,103 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,691 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Broadway
CrossesComb Haul RD & MBTA Red
Location1.1 KM SW of D ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34116, -71.05451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,103 (2023)
Projected traffic29,691 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Broadway 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 Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red carry?

About 18,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Broadway over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.