US Bridges

HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp

FairPosted for load

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Tunnel · Structure no. B164624EKDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Arlngtn Ofrp
CrossesHWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp
LocationAt Tunnel
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35597, -71.07339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2011)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Arlngtn Ofrp over HWY Embnkt RD EB Onrmp?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.