US Bridges

HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM N of Rt 93 · Structure no. B16351394MUNNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,120
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 26,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,168 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Austin ST
CrossesHWY Rutherford Ave
Location.16 KM N of Rt 93
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37423, -71.06778
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,120 (2024)
Projected traffic45,168 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave carry?

About 26,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Austin ST over HWY Rutherford Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.