HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI East Atlantic Ave. · Structure no. B16223AWQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 866 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,641 by 2031. The structure is 866 ft (263.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel?
The structure is 866 ft (263.9 m) long with a longest span of 236 ft (71.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Seaport Blvd over Water Fort Point Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.