US Bridges

HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · Off Middle ST · Structure no. W32036AV6MUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,636 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lib Ind Pkwy
CrossesWater Swamp River
LocationOff Middle ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorfolk County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19258, -70.94327
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,636 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$548,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lib Ind Pkwy over Water Swamp River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.