HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River
GoodNorfolk County, Massachusetts · .6 KM E of Natick Line · Structure no. D10002AFAMUNNBI
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,476 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Dover RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dover RD over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.