US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over Water Mine Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.2 Mi. W. of Rt. 495 · Structure no. F080202ABMUNNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over Water Mine Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Grove ST over Water Mine Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesWater Mine Brook
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Rt. 495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08699, -71.42717
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2025)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over Water Mine Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove 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 February 2025.

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

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over Water Mine Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over Water Mine Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.