US Bridges

ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr)

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI SW of I 195 · Structure no. F020753MGDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr) in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 24
CrossesOther Bikeway(bcrr)
Location.1 MI SW of I 195
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68418, -71.13762
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2023)
Projected traffic78,965 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr) 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 ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr) carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr)?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 over Other Bikeway(bcrr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.