US Bridges

HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Convention Center · Structure no. B165835VUDOTNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,448 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Summer ST
CrossesHWY W Service RD Ext
LocationAt Convention Center
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34909, -71.04758
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2025)
Projected traffic24,448 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$329,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Summer ST over HWY W Service RD Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.