US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .5 MI NE of Walpole · Structure no. N250173JPMUNNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,551
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 16,551 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesWater Hawes Brook
Location.5 MI NE of Walpole
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17397, -71.2081
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,551 (2023)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook carry?

About 16,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over Water Hawes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.