US Bridges

HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · Mass Ave. Int. · Structure no. B16660918DOTNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,827
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 69,827 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mass Ave
CrossesOther Relief
LocationMass Ave. Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33538, -71.06487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,827 (2025)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief carry?

About 69,827 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mass Ave over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.