US Bridges

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .64 KM SW of JCT SR16&US1 · Structure no. C090153A5DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, 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 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,351 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 NE Xway
CrossesHWY Webster Ave
Location.64 KM SW of JCT SR16&US1
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.40406, -71.02935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2024)
Projected traffic156,351 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave built?

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

What condition is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NE Xway over HWY Webster Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.