US Bridges

HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.2M E Dorchester Ave · Structure no. B162614VVMBTNBI

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Savin Hll Av
CrossesTR Red Line
Location0.2M E Dorchester Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31133, -71.05317
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2013)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2030
Trucks8%
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Savin Hll Av over TR Red Line?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.