US Bridges

HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.20 KM SE of Callahan Tu · Structure no. B165619GDMPANBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
656 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2001 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,741 by 2032. The structure is 656 ft (200.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Ramp 1A/D
CrossesHWY Ramp 1A-A
Location1.20 KM SE of Callahan Tu
Coordinates42.36944, -71.02778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length656 ft (200.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2001)
Projected traffic16,741 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A?

The structure is 656 ft (200.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp 1A/D over HWY Ramp 1A-A?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.