HWY W Second ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red
FairPosted for loadSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .8 KM SW D ST · Structure no. B162093GUDOT634
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,146
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Second ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY W Second ST 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,146 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,318 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 51 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 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY W Second ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY W Second 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 Second ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red carry?
About 8,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Second ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Second ST over Comb Haul RD & MBTA Red?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.