HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · At Millis Town Line · Structure no. M110052ACMUNNBI
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,874 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Orchard 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Orchard ST over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.