US Bridges

HWY Jefferson ST over Water Monatiquot River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.6 KM SW of Rt 3 · Structure no. B2105433RMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jefferson ST over Water Monatiquot River is a concrete slab carrying HWY Jefferson 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jefferson ST
CrossesWater Monatiquot River
Location1.6 KM SW of Rt 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19751, -71.00818
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2023)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jefferson ST over Water Monatiquot River built?

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

What condition is HWY Jefferson 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jefferson ST over Water Monatiquot River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jefferson ST over Water Monatiquot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.