US Bridges

HWY Field ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of RTE 28 · Structure no. B250224CFDOT634

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,655
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Field ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Field ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 131 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Field ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
Location.1 MI E of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10512, -71.02097
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2025)
Projected traffic7,423 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Field 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 Field ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Field ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.