HWY Plymouth RD over Water Charles River
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI W of Franklin T.L. · Structure no. B060232A8MUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Plymouth RD over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Plymouth RD 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Plymouth RD over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Plymouth RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Plymouth RD over Water Charles River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Plymouth RD over Water Charles River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Plymouth RD over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.