US Bridges

HWY Pearl ST over Water Monatiquot River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .6 KM E of Washington ST · Structure no. B21013338MUNNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,379
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pearl ST over Water Monatiquot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Pearl ST over Water Monatiquot River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,058 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pearl ST
CrossesWater Monatiquot River
Location.6 KM E of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20347, -70.99722
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,379 (2024)
Projected traffic23,058 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$464,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pearl ST over Water Monatiquot River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pearl 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 March 2024.

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

About 11,379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pearl ST over Water Monatiquot River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pearl ST over Water Monatiquot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.