US Bridges

HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.6 M S of JCT I 90 I 93 · Structure no. B166457LFDOTNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD 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 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY S Bos Bypass
CrossesHWY Wydett Cir Acc RD
Location0.6 M S of JCT I 90 I 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33413, -71.06272
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD built?

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

What condition is HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Bos Bypass over HWY Wydett Cir Acc RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.