US Bridges

HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · West of Parker Ave · Structure no. C1700142FMUNNBI

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 1924
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,655
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1924, so it is 145 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,371 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Border ST
CrossesWater the Gulf
LocationWest of Parker Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23797, -70.78968
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2024)
Projected traffic11,371 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1924.

What condition is HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf carry?

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Border ST over Water the Gulf?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.