US Bridges

HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · At Haul Road · Structure no. B165965VRDOTNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,741 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY D ST
CrossesComb Haul RD & CSX
LocationAt Haul Road
Coordinates42.34686, -71.04144
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2024)
Projected traffic19,741 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns HWY D ST over Comb Haul RD & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.