US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 2.1 MI W Abington · Structure no. B2500542VMUNNBI

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,535 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Grove ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Plain R
Location2.1 MI W Abington
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07888, -71.00998
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2024)
Projected traffic38,535 by 2031
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over Water Salisbury Plain R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.