US Bridges

ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · At Sherborn T.L. · Structure no. M110122APDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,234
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 27 N Meadows RD
CrossesWater Charles River
LocationAt Sherborn T.L.
RouteState Highway 27
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20996, -71.35172
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,234 (2023)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 27 N Meadows RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River carry?

About 8,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 27 N Meadows RD over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.