US Bridges

HWY Copicut RD over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Copicut RD · Structure no. F090133X2DOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Copicut RD over ST 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Copicut RD 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 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 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Copicut RD
CrossesST 24
LocationAt Copicut RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.77867, -71.08422
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Copicut RD over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is HWY Copicut 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 November 2024.

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

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Copicut RD over ST 24?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Copicut RD over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.