US Bridges

HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi.Wst.Of ST.115 · Structure no. M230148VFMUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Orchard ST
CrossesWater Bogastow Brook
Location1 Mi.Wst.Of ST.115
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18475, -71.37573
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Orchard ST over Water Bogastow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.