HWY Kendrick ST over Water Charles River
FairNorfolk County, Massachusetts · At Nahanton Street · Structure no. N0400333QMUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,759
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Kendrick ST over Water Charles River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kendrick ST over Water Charles River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 years old, older 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 37,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,694 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kendrick ST over Water Charles River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is HWY Kendrick 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Kendrick ST over Water Charles River carry?
About 37,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Kendrick ST over Water Charles River?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Kendrick ST over Water Charles River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.