US Bridges

HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned

Poor

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .3 MI NW of Chestnut ST · Structure no. N04024378DOT634

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 109 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY High Rock ST
CrossesRR Bcrr Abandoned
Location.3 MI NW of Chestnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26966, -71.24292
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY High Rock ST over RR Bcrr Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.