US Bridges

HWY Hart ST over ST 24

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .8 MI N of ST 140 · Structure no. T010483WYDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hart ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hart 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 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 12,786 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hart ST
CrossesST 24
Location.8 MI N of ST 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.88322, -71.0524
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,786 (2023)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hart ST over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is HWY Hart 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 March 2023.

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

About 12,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hart ST over ST 24?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hart ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.