US Bridges

HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI South of ST-126 · Structure no. B060071EVMUNNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Paine ST
CrossesWater Peters River
Location0.2MI South of ST-126
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.02415, -71.48754
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2024)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$764,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Paine ST over Water Peters 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns HWY Paine ST over Water Peters River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.