US Bridges

HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 M E of RTE 28 · Structure no. B250154CDDOT634

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,857
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 8,857 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,425 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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 Grove ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 M E of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07121, -71.01559
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,857 (2025)
Projected traffic19,425 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 8,857 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Grove ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.