US Bridges

HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of ST RTE 2A · Structure no. B163654FHDOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,161 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Bwkr NB Ofrp
CrossesOther Relief
Location.2 MI S of ST RTE 2A
Coordinates42.35072, -71.09227
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,315 (2022)
Projected traffic15,161 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief built?

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

What condition is HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief carry?

About 8,315 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bwkr NB Ofrp over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.