US Bridges

HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .32 KM S of Pearl St. · Structure no. B2106836VDOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 175 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 23,405 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,325 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jw Mahar HWY
CrossesRR Bcrr Spur Aban
Location.32 KM S of Pearl St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19779, -70.99975
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,405 (2023)
Projected traffic42,325 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban carry?

About 23,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jw Mahar HWY over RR Bcrr Spur Aban?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.