US Bridges

HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · JCT W of RTE 1A · Structure no. W030373KCMUNNBI

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,429
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 114 years old, older 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 3,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Bullard ST
CrossesWater Willett Pond Otlt
LocationJCT W of RTE 1A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.18039, -71.23299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bullard ST over Water Willett Pond Otlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.