US Bridges

HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.5 KM W. of Jct. US 1 · Structure no. R05036C1MMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngtn Ave
CrossesWater Pines River
Location0.5 KM W. of Jct. US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4307, -71.0232
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngtn Ave over Water Pines River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.