US Bridges

HWY Middle ST over Water Monatiquot River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.4 KM from Union ST · Structure no. B2103133CMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middle ST over Water Monatiquot River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Middle ST over Water Monatiquot River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Middle ST
CrossesWater Monatiquot River
Location1.4 KM from Union ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22376, -70.99645
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2031
Trucks8%
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middle ST over Water Monatiquot River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Middle 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 October 2023.

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

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middle ST over Water Monatiquot River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middle ST over Water Monatiquot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.