HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · .16 KM SE of I 95 · Structure no. C02037368DOTNBI
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,586
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 32,586 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,380 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River carry?
About 32,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Neponset ST over Water Neponset River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.