HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook
PoorClosed to trafficNorfolk County, Massachusetts · @ Intersection Curve St. · Structure no. D0501033JMUNNBI
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,587 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bussey ST over Water Mother Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.