US Bridges

HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .6 MI N of RTE 3A · Structure no. Q010024DADOTNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 43,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,751 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Qncy Shor DR
CrossesWater Black Creek
Location.6 MI N of RTE 3A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26649, -70.99692
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,600 (2023)
Projected traffic64,751 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek carry?

About 43,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Qncy Shor DR over Water Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.