US Bridges

HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook

FairPosted for load

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Scituate/Cohasset Line · Structure no. C1700544CMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook is a masonry slab carrying HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,527 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mord Linc RD
CrossesWater Bound Brook
LocationScituate/Cohasset Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22318, -70.78831
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2031
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mord Linc RD over Water Bound Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.