US Bridges

US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook

Fair

Suffolk County, Massachusetts · US-1 at Mm 53.6 · Structure no. R05061ATADOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,079 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Cutler HWY
CrossesWater Town Line Brook
LocationUS-1 at Mm 53.6
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountySuffolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43396, -71.01822
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2019)
Projected traffic119,079 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 1 Cutler HWY over Water Town Line Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.