US Bridges

ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.6 M E of RTE 28 · Structure no. B2503549LDOTNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook is a concrete slab carrying ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,534 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 27 Crescent ST
CrossesWater Trout Brook
Location0.6 M E of RTE 28
RouteState Highway 27
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08003, -71.00931
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic35,534 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns ST 27 Crescent ST over Water Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.