US Bridges

HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 3.5 KM S of Rt 95 · Structure no. C0202033UMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Shepard
CrossesWater Massapoag Brook
Location3.5 KM S of Rt 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14658, -71.14758
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Shepard over Water Massapoag Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.