US Bridges

HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of ST RTE 2A · Structure no. B163654FDDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,641 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Comm Av Ofrp
CrossesWater Muddy River
Location.2 MI S of ST RTE 2A
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates42.34833, -71.09192
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2019)
Projected traffic42,641 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Comm Av Ofrp over Water Muddy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.