US Bridges

HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Furnace ST · Structure no. S09006BDAMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Gavins Pnd R
CrossesWater Billings Brook
Location.1 MI W of Furnace ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08386, -71.20926
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$917,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gavins Pnd R over Water Billings Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.