US Bridges

HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .5 M S of I90 EB · Structure no. B166818QVDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,209 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Frontage RD
CrossesOther Relief
Location.5 M S of I90 EB
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34493, -71.05995
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2018)
Projected traffic35,209 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Frontage RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Frontage RD over Other Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.