US Bridges

HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 M E of 28/WAS Medow LN · Structure no. B2500142QMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,321 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Sargents Way
CrossesWater Salisbury Plain R
Location.1 M E of 28/WAS Medow LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05371, -71.00982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,321 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R 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 Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sargents Way over Water Salisbury Plain R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.