US Bridges

HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Near ST 79/ST 24 SB · Structure no. F0204141ADOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
876
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 5 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 876 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hghlnd Av NB
CrossesST 24 SB
LocationNear ST 79/ST 24 SB
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.74428, -71.12192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic876 (2022)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hghlnd Av NB over ST 24 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.