US Bridges

HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .09 MI N of Beech ST · Structure no. C17002BTNMUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,241
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,241 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Atlantic Ave
CrossesWater Little Harbor Inlt
Location.09 MI N of Beech ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25238, -70.79501
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,241 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt carry?

About 7,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Atlantic Ave over Water Little Harbor Inlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.