HWY Congress ST over Water Fort Point Channel

Poor Condition176 years old17,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
LocationOver Ft Point Channel
CarriesHWY Congress ST
CrossesWater Fort Point Channel
Coordinates42.35195, -71.05133

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length546.9 ft (166.7 m)
Max Span93.8 ft (28.6 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area2317.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1850 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,100 (2019)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberB1603238AMUNNBI

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