US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24

Poor

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .2 Mi.S of ST 27 · Structure no. B250503WXDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesST 24
Location.2 Mi.S of ST 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08837, -71.06082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.