US Bridges

HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI W of ST 18 · Structure no. B2300242HMUNNBI

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,429
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 2,429 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Green ST
CrossesWater Taunton River
Location1.1 MI W of ST 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.93629, -70.9873
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,429 (2024)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Green ST over Water Taunton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River carry?

About 2,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Green ST over Water Taunton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.