ST 24 over Water Assonet River
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI N of ST 79 · Structure no. F090083MUDOTNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,505
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 24 over Water Assonet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over Water Assonet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 42,505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,752 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 24 over Water Assonet River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 24 over Water Assonet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does ST 24 over Water Assonet River carry?
About 42,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 24 over Water Assonet River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns ST 24 over Water Assonet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.