US Bridges

HWY Cherry ST over Water Taunton River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .35 MI West of Walnut ST · Structure no. B23007AM4MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cherry ST over Water Taunton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Cherry ST over Water Taunton River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Cherry ST
CrossesWater Taunton River
Location.35 MI West of Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97844, -70.91221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2024)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cherry ST over Water Taunton River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cherry 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cherry ST over Water Taunton River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cherry ST over Water Taunton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.