US Bridges

US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.3 KM NE of Tobin Br. · Structure no. C090073ACDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 68 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 Rp ABUT-BT50
CrossesHWY Arlington ST
Location1.3 KM NE of Tobin Br.
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.39533, -71.03543
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Rp ABUT-BT50 over HWY Arlington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.