US Bridges

ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.75 M N of Grove ST · Structure no. B2500946FDOTNBI

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1889, so it is 136 years old, older 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 28 Montello ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Brook
Location0.75 M N of Grove ST
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.08064, -71.01718
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$949,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Montello ST over Water Salisbury Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.