US Bridges

HWY N Main ST over ST 24

Poor

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.0 S of Berkley T.L. · Structure no. F090103VEDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Main ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Main ST over ST 24 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 2,436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY N Main ST
CrossesST 24
Location1.0 S of Berkley T.L.
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.80415, -71.07612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,436 (2023)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Main ST over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Main ST over ST 24 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY N Main ST over ST 24 carry?

About 2,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Main ST over ST 24?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Main ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.