US Bridges

HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Over Blue Line · Structure no. B162134VRMBTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Byron ST
CrossesTR Blue Line
LocationOver Blue Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.38161, -71.01504
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2012)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Byron ST over TR Blue Line?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.