HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E of Washington ST · Structure no. D14003438MUNNBI
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 2,206 ft
- 110 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,023
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,023 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,583 by 2031. The structure is 2,206 ft (672.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay carry?
About 2,023 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay?
The structure is 2,206 ft (672.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Powder Pt Av over Water Duxbury Bay?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.