ST 24 over Water Taunton River
GoodBristol County, Massachusetts · At Taunton Tl · Structure no. R020123MRDOTNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109,526
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 24 over Water Taunton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over Water Taunton River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 109,526 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,566 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Taunton River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is ST 24 over Water Taunton River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does ST 24 over Water Taunton River carry?
About 109,526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is ST 24 over Water Taunton River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns ST 24 over Water Taunton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.