US Bridges

ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .3 Mi.N of ST 123 · Structure no. B250493N0DOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 106,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,895 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 24
CrossesHWY Torrey ST
Location.3 Mi.N of ST 123
RouteState Highway 24
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07111, -71.06239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,550 (2021)
Projected traffic236,895 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST carry?

About 106,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 over HWY Torrey ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.