US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 500 Ft S of Myrtle ST · Structure no. M23006B8LMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Charles River
Location500 Ft S of Myrtle ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.13827, -71.35861
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Charles River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.