US Bridges

ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. NE of ST-109. · Structure no. M23008AVLDOT634

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST115 Plain ST
CrossesRR Bcrr
Location.1 Mi. NE of ST-109.
RouteState Highway 115
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16874, -71.35866
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST115 Plain ST over RR Bcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.