HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · W. of R.R. Viaduct · Structure no. C0201433FMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1929
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1929, 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 5 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 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,534 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.
What condition is HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv carry?
About 28,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Neponset ST over Water E Br Neponset Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.