US Bridges

HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · East of JCT ST 28 · Structure no. B2504142TMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,785
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 11,785 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,585 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY E Ashland ST
CrossesWater Trout Brook
LocationEast of JCT ST 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09512, -71.01173
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,785 (2024)
Projected traffic25,585 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Ashland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook carry?

About 11,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Ashland ST over Water Trout Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.