US Bridges

ST 24 over HWY South ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .6 MI South of Pond ST · Structure no. A180023MBDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,909
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 over HWY South ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over HWY South ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 117,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,930 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 24
CrossesHWY South ST
Location.6 MI South of Pond ST
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10945, -71.05891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,909 (2022)
Projected traffic157,930 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 over HWY South ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 24 over HWY South ST 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 April 2023.

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

About 117,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 24 over HWY South ST?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 over HWY South ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.