US Bridges

HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Soldiers Field Road · Structure no. B163764FPDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY N Harvard ST
CrossesHWY Soldiers Field RD
LocationAt Soldiers Field Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.36835, -71.12369
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2024)
Projected traffic41,062 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD 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 N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Harvard ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.