US Bridges

HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .6 MI S of JCT I 90 I 93 · Structure no. B166457GDDOTNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,823 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,776
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,776 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,399 by 2032. The structure is 1,823 ft (555.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY S Bos Bypass
CrossesComb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN
Location.6 MI S of JCT I 90 I 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3345, -71.06164
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,823 ft (555.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,776 (2019)
Projected traffic18,399 by 2032
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$46.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN carry?

About 10,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN?

The structure is 1,823 ft (555.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Bos Bypass over Comb Amtrak/Mbta&red LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.