US Bridges

HWY Airport RD over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Exit 8 · Structure no. F020403XDDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Airport RD over ST 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Airport RD over ST 24 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Airport RD
CrossesST 24
LocationAt Exit 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.75397, -71.11772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2025)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Airport RD over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is HWY Airport RD over ST 24 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Airport RD over ST 24 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Airport RD over ST 24?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Airport RD over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.