US Bridges

HWY Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Was Meadow LN .4 M E ST28 · Structure no. B250194CADOT634

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,120
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,161 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sargents Way
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
LocationWas Meadow LN .4 M E ST28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05581, -71.00628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,120 (2025)
Projected traffic15,161 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Sargents Way 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 Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 11,120 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sargents Way over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.