US Bridges

HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · @ Inst. of Robin Hood LN · Structure no. F080167WJMUNNBI

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Forest ST
CrossesWater Dix Brook
Location@ Inst. of Robin Hood LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05575, -71.40984
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Forest ST over Water Dix Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.