US Bridges

HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · At Corner of Plain St. · Structure no. B06001B22MUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,554 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pearl ST
CrossesWater Charles River
LocationAt Corner of Plain St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13095, -71.44414
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,554 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles 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 HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pearl ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.