US Bridges

HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .2MI. S.E. of ST-126 · Structure no. B060022A7MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,826
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 10,826 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,140 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maple ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Location.2MI. S.E. of ST-126
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11955, -71.45341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,826 (2022)
Projected traffic13,140 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River carry?

About 10,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.