US Bridges

HWY Cambridge ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S of Western Ave · Structure no. B163774EHDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cambridge ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Cambridge 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,910 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Cambridge ST
CrossesHWY Soldiers Field RD
Location.32 KM S of Western Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.36097, -71.11761
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, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2024)
Projected traffic67,910 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cambridge ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD built?

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

What condition is HWY Cambridge 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 Cambridge ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cambridge ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cambridge ST over HWY Soldiers Field RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.