US Bridges

HWY Squire RD over Water Pines River

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · 0.5 KM West of US-1 · Structure no. R05037C1NMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Squire RD over Water Pines River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Squire RD 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 6 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 204 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Squire RD
CrossesWater Pines River
Location0.5 KM West of US-1
RouteState Highway 60
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43126, -71.02294
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width204 ft (62.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Squire RD over Water Pines River built?

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

What condition is HWY Squire RD 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 Squire RD over Water Pines River carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Squire RD over Water Pines River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 204 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Squire RD over Water Pines River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.