ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST
GoodBristol County, Massachusetts · 1.0 MI N of I 195 · Structure no. F020453MEDOTNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,331 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns ST 24 over HWY Bedford ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.