US Bridges

HWY Meridian ST over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At ST 24 · Structure no. F020443XEDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,486
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meridian ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Meridian ST 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 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 3,486 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Meridian ST
CrossesST 24
LocationAt ST 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70996, -71.11865
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,486 (2021)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meridian ST over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is HWY Meridian ST 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Meridian ST over ST 24 carry?

About 3,486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Meridian ST over ST 24?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meridian ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.