US Bridges

HWY Depot ST over Water Charles River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .5 Mi. N. W. of St. 126 · Structure no. B060247K4MUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Depot ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Depot ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Location.5 Mi. N. W. of St. 126
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09401, -71.48211
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2025)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Depot 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 February 2025.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.