US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 27 M. E of Bellingham RD · Structure no. B2701438WMUNNBI

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 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 Grove ST
CrossesOther Peat Bog
Location27 M. E of Bellingham RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3048, -71.14955
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2025)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2032
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over Other Peat Bog?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.