US Bridges

HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · North Bridge · Structure no. N250233VWDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,585 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pndrgst C No
CrossesUS 1 Provdnce HWY
LocationNorth Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18895, -71.18439
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2021)
Projected traffic25,585 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pndrgst C No over US 1 Provdnce HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.