US Bridges

HWY Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI E of Rt 28 · Structure no. B25064453MUNNBI

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,687 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Perkins ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Brook
Location0.3 MI E of Rt 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08016, -71.01558
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic11,687 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Perkins ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Perkins ST over Water Salisbury Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.