US Bridges

HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .25 MI E of RTE 28 · Structure no. B2500842PMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,857
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Perkins Ave
CrossesWater Salisbury Plain R
Location.25 MI E of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.06379, -71.00977
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,857 (2024)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2031
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R carry?

About 4,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Perkins Ave over Water Salisbury Plain R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.