US Bridges

ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M. N. of Plymouth St. · Structure no. B2300392BDOTNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,017 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 18 Bedford ST
CrossesWater Taunton River
Location0.5 M. N. of Plymouth St.
RouteState Highway 18
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93675, -70.96565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,017 (2024)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$991,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River carry?

About 23,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Taunton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.