US Bridges

HWY Wilson RD over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 from Highland Ave · Structure no. F020423X5DOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wilson RD over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wilson RD over ST 24 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2031. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wilson RD
CrossesST 24
Location.5 from Highland Ave
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.73919, -71.11953
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,316 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$11.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wilson RD over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wilson 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 May 2024.

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

About 4,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wilson RD over ST 24?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wilson RD over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.