HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River
PoorNorfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.16 KM N of Dedham ST · Structure no. D10005367DOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 103 years old, older 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.
It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,582 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Chestnut ST over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.