US Bridges

HWY Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of ST123 · Structure no. B2501242WMUNNBI

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,672
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913, 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.

It carries about 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Warren Ave
CrossesWater Salisbury Brook
Location.3 MI S of ST123
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07764, -71.02213
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2024)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Warren Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Warren Ave over Water Salisbury Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.