HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line
FairSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM S of JCT US1&SR16 · Structure no. C090023FMDOT634
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,931
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 108 years old, older 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 12,931 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line carry?
About 12,931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Broadway over RR MBTA & Silver Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.