US Bridges

HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · @ 860 W Central ST · Structure no. F080177W3DOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1928, 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Central ST
CrossesWater Mine Brook
Location@ 860 W Central ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09071, -71.43292
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2025)
Projected traffic—
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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is HWY W Central ST over Water Mine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Central ST over Water Mine Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.