US Bridges

HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · S. of Adams St. · Structure no. B16494AAGMBTNBI

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cedar Grove
CrossesTR Red Hsl
LocationS. of Adams St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27694, -71.05917
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic98,878 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cedar Grove over TR Red Hsl?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.