US Bridges

HWY High ST over Water Matfield River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.8 MI East of Hayward ST · Structure no. B2301344MMUNNBI

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,286
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY High ST over Water Matfield River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY High ST over Water Matfield River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 139 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.

It carries about 2,286 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY High ST
CrossesWater Matfield River
Location0.8 MI East of Hayward ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.99944, -70.93779
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,286 (2023)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$938,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY High ST over Water Matfield River built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is HWY High ST over Water Matfield 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 October 2023.

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

About 2,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY High ST over Water Matfield River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY High ST over Water Matfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.