US Bridges

US 44 over HWY Brook ST

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI E of ST 58 · Structure no. C04020AG6DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 over HWY Brook ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 over HWY Brook ST 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 47,069 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,269 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 44
CrossesHWY Brook ST
Location1.4 MI E of ST 58
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.93786, -70.78344
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,069 (2024)
Projected traffic28,269 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$971,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 over HWY Brook ST built?

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

What condition is US 44 over HWY Brook ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 44 over HWY Brook ST carry?

About 47,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 44 over HWY Brook ST?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 over HWY Brook ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.