US Bridges

HWY Titicut ST over Water Taunton River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI North of Plymouth S · Structure no. B2300442LMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Titicut ST over Water Taunton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Titicut ST over Water Taunton River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 175 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 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Titicut ST
CrossesWater Taunton River
Location.1 MI North of Plymouth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93397, -70.95656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Titicut ST over Water Taunton River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is HWY Titicut 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 Titicut ST over Water Taunton River carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Titicut ST over Water Taunton River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Titicut ST over Water Taunton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.