HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River
FairPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E of RTE 18 · Structure no. B2301244KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hayward ST over Water Town 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hayward ST over Water Town River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.