US Bridges

HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Chrls. River @ Mdwy. T.L. · Structure no. F080082A3MUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1911
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1911, so it is 125 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Lincoln ST
CrossesWater Charles River
LocationChrls. River @ Mdwy. T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.13833, -71.39836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1911.

What condition is HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River 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 May 2024.

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

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lincoln ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.