HWY Meridian ST over Water Chelsea River

Poor Condition72 years old22,435 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
Location@ Chelsea Tl = C09005
CarriesHWY Meridian ST
CrossesWater Chelsea River
Coordinates42.38566, -71.03930

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length1075.1 ft (327.7 m)
Max Span225.1 ft (68.6 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area4391.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,435 (2018)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 6 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberB16019383MUNNBI

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