US Bridges

ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI SW of I 195 · Structure no. F020783MFDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106,551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave 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 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 106,551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,232 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 24
CrossesHWY Brayton Ave
Location.3 MI SW of I 195
RouteState Highway 24
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68124, -71.13871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,551 (2024)
Projected traffic95,232 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave built?

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

What condition is ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave carry?

About 106,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 over HWY Brayton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.