US Bridges

HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .40 KM W of Rte. 53 · Structure no. B2100233BMUNNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shaw ST
CrossesWater Monatiquot River
Location.40 KM W of Rte. 53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22229, -70.97371
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shaw ST over Water Monatiquot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.