US Bridges

HWY Willow ST over Water Charles River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1.1 KM N of Dedham · Structure no. D10004B26MUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Willow ST over Water Charles River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Willow ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Willow ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Location1.1 KM N of Dedham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25911, -71.26311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$101,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Willow ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Willow 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Willow ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Willow ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.