HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River
PoorNorfolk County, Massachusetts · ST 37 · Structure no. B21014361DOTNBI
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,538 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River carry?
About 22,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Plain ST over Water Monatiquot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.