US Bridges

HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Crescent S · Structure no. B25007450MUNNBI

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 112 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 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 Otis ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Brook
Location.1 MI S of Crescent S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07933, -71.01401
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
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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Otis ST over Water Salisbury Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.