US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Matfield River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .15 M NE of High ST · Structure no. B2301444LMUNNBI

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,716
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Matfield River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Matfield River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 141 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Matfield River
Location.15 M NE of High ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.00627, -70.94283
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2023)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Matfield River built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is HWY Bridge 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 Bridge ST over Water Matfield River carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Matfield River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Matfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.