US Bridges

HWY Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI E of RTE 28 · Structure no. B250174CBDOT634

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,724
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 130 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 6 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,635 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Perkins Ave
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location0.1 MI E of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06369, -71.01323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2025)
Projected traffic15,635 by 2032
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is HWY Perkins Ave 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 Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Perkins Ave over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.