US Bridges

HWY Orchard ST over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3M NW of ST 44 · Structure no. R020163X0DOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Orchard ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Orchard ST over ST 24 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 10,345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,214 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Orchard ST
CrossesST 24
Location.3M NW of ST 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.90989, -71.04014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,345 (2023)
Projected traffic17,214 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Orchard ST over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Orchard ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Orchard ST over ST 24 carry?

About 10,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Orchard ST over ST 24?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Orchard ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.