US Bridges

HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI South of RTE 27 · Structure no. B2505842UMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,357
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 175 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Belmont Ave
CrossesWater Salisbury Brook
Location.1 MI South of RTE 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08671, -71.03369
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2023)
Projected traffic7,896 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Belmont Ave over Water Salisbury Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.