US Bridges

HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway

Poor

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM SW of JCT SR16 · Structure no. C090133EQDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,422 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY County RD
CrossesUS 1 NE Xway
Location1.1 KM SW of JCT SR16
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40253, -71.0365
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,422 (2024)
Projected traffic24,637 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway carry?

About 16,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns HWY County RD over US 1 NE Xway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.