HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB
PoorPosted for loadSuffolk County, Massachusetts · Charles Circle Storrow D · Structure no. B162584FNDOTNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,583 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2025 count).
How long is HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Embkt WB on over HWY Embankment RD EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.