US Bridges

HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt

GoodPosted for load

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of RTE 27 · Structure no. W030403KEMUNNBI

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,370
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesWater Memorial Pond Otlt
Location.2 MI S of RTE 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14611, -71.24916
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,370 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY School ST over Water Memorial 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt carry?

About 7,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY School ST over Water Memorial Pond Otlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.