US Bridges

HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Hynes Convntn Centr · Structure no. B1638238TMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,844
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 175 years old, older 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 17,844 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Dalton ST
CrossesComb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX
LocationAt Hynes Convntn Centr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34755, -71.08546
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,844 (2017)
Projected traffic14,687 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX carry?

About 17,844 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dalton ST over Comb I 90&CAMBRIA&CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.