US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over Water Charles River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1MI South of Village ST · Structure no. F080102A2MUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Pond ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,006 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pond ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Location.1MI South of Village ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13821, -71.43114
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2024)
Projected traffic27,006 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pond 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 Pond ST over Water Charles River carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.