US Bridges

HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1 KM E of Rt 1 · Structure no. D0500933WMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Maverick ST
CrossesWater Mother Brook
Location1 KM E of Rt 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24879, -71.15995
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,161 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$547,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maverick ST over Water Mother Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.