HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI N of Franklin T/L · Structure no. M13001AAKMUNNBI
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Walker 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Walker ST over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.