US Bridges

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Hysil Ave

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · .4 MI NW of JCT SR16&US1 · Structure no. R050283AJDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NE Xway over HWY Hysil Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 NE Xway over HWY Hysil Ave in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 66,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,337 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 NE Xway
CrossesHWY Hysil Ave
Location.4 MI NW of JCT SR16&US1
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41187, -71.03004
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,200 (2016)
Projected traffic96,337 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 1 NE Xway over HWY Hysil 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 September 2024.

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

About 66,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NE Xway over HWY Hysil Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.