US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Dover/Sherborn Line · Structure no. D10001AFXMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Charles River
LocationDover/Sherborn Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23263, -71.33026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.