HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River
FairPosted for loadSuffolk County, Massachusetts · .4 MI NW of Harvard ST · Structure no. B162464EVDOTNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 368 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,415
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 46,415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,709 by 2032. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 86 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River carry?
About 46,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River?
The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Eliot Bridge over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.