US Bridges

HWY Stafford RD over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI N of R I Line · Structure no. F020813XGDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Stafford RD over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stafford RD over ST 24 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,058 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Stafford RD
CrossesST 24
Location.7 MI N of R I Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.67127, -71.15357
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.
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 rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2024)
Projected traffic23,058 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Stafford RD over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Stafford 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 February 2024.

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

About 4,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Stafford RD over ST 24?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Stafford RD over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.