US Bridges

HWY High ST over Water Town River

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Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .25 East of Rt 28 · Structure no. B23010C6LMUNNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY High ST over Water Town River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY High ST over Water Town River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY High ST
CrossesWater Town River
Location.25 East of Rt 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.00289, -70.98231
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2025)
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY High ST over Water Town River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY High ST over Water Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY High ST over Water Town River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY High ST over Water Town River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY High ST over Water Town River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.