US Bridges

US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI E of Middleboro Tl · Structure no. C04019AG5DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,013 by 2032. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 44
CrossesWater Winnetuxet River
Location1.2 MI E of Middleboro Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.92845, -70.80097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,571 (2021)
Projected traffic57,013 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 44 over Water Winnetuxet 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River carry?

About 22,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 over Water Winnetuxet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.