US Bridges

HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Pleasant ST · Structure no. N25003AYVMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,991
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,991 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,424 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Morse ST
CrossesWater Neponset River
Location.1 MI W of Pleasant ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17296, -71.20479
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,991 (2025)
Projected traffic13,424 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River carry?

About 10,991 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Morse ST over Water Neponset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.