US Bridges

HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Mpa Freight Off Summer ST · Structure no. B16306C1TMPANBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
481 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks. The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Freight Cor
CrossesWater Reserve Channel
LocationMpa Freight Off Summer ST
Coordinates42.34075, -71.03439
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length481 ft (146.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel?

The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Freight Cor over Water Reserve Channel?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.