US Bridges

ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · ST 27 at ST 24 · Structure no. B250523VRDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24 is a concrete continuous frame carrying ST 27 Reynolds Mem 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 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 48,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,436 by 2031. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 27 Reynolds Mem
CrossesST 24
LocationST 27 at ST 24
RouteState Highway 27
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09397, -71.05927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,750 (2024)
Projected traffic67,436 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24 carry?

About 48,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns ST 27 Reynolds Mem over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.