US Bridges

ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM N of Blossom ST · Structure no. B164584EDDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,034
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB is a concrete frame carrying ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 28 Leverett Cir
CrossesHWY Embankment RD WB
Location.16 KM N of Blossom ST
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates42.36661, -71.06777
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,034 (2023)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB carry?

About 61,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Leverett Cir over HWY Embankment RD WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.