US Bridges

ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .48 KM N E of Calln Tun · Structure no. B162355JKDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 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 6 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 43,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,007 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 1 A/Sb
CrossesOther Relief
Location.48 KM N E of Calln Tun
RouteState Highway 1A
Coordinates42.37397, -71.03161
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,178 (2023)
Projected traffic33,007 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief carry?

About 43,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 1 A/Sb over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.