HWY Morrssey Blv over Water Dorchester Bay

Poor Condition99 years old78,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountySuffolk
Location.2 Mi E Of I 93
CarriesHWY Morrssey Blv
CrossesWater Dorchester Bay
Coordinates42.30391, -71.04783

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length460.0 ft (140.2 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Area3841.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1978)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic78,900 (2019)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberB160334EUDOTNBI

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