US Bridges

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST

Good

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .7 MI N of Tobin Br. · Structure no. C090113A7DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,014 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
137,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 69 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 137,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,441 by 2032. The structure is 1,014 ft (309.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1 NE Xway
CrossesHWY Orange & Carter ST
Location.7 MI N of Tobin Br.
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.40176, -71.03748
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,014 ft (309.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,500 (2019)
Projected traffic88,441 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST carry?

About 137,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST?

The structure is 1,014 ft (309.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NE Xway over HWY Orange & Carter ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.