US Bridges

HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · S of Forest Hills Station · Structure no. B163884W0MBTNBI

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ukraine Way
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
LocationS of Forest Hills Station
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29819, -71.11557
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ukraine Way over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.