US Bridges

ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1/8 MI North of West St. · Structure no. M110132ANDOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 27 N Meadows RD
CrossesRR Bcrr
Location1/8 MI North of West St.
RouteState Highway 27
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1948, -71.32846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2024)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST 27 N Meadows RD over RR Bcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.