US Bridges

HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.20 KM SE of Callahan Tu · Structure no. B16562A9TMPANBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,360
2001 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,360 vehicles a day. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Ramp E-T
CrossesHWY Access Road
Location1.20 KM SE of Callahan Tu
Coordinates42.36944, -71.02778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,360 (2001)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road carry?

About 13,360 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ramp E-T over HWY Access Road?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.