US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM E of Granite ST · Structure no. B21022337MUNNBI

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,425 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pond ST
CrossesWater Farm River
Location.16 KM E of Granite ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19871, -71.02436
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,425 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pond ST over Water Farm 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over Water Farm River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.