HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway
PoorSuffolk County, Massachusetts · 01.2 KM N of JCT SR16 · Structure no. R050293ERDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is HWY Park Ave 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway carry?
About 4,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Park Ave over US 1 NE Xway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.