US Bridges

HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · @ Carver/Middleborough Tl · Structure no. C04004B1DMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Rochester RD
CrossesWater Weweantic River
Location@ Carver/Middleborough Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.82957, -70.7716
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rochester RD over Water Weweantic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.