US Bridges

HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · In Dover · Structure no. D100084D9DOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1925
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 175 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Elm Bank RD
CrossesWater Charles River Inlt
LocationIn Dover
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27729, -71.30501
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.

What condition is HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Elm Bank RD over Water Charles River Inlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.