US Bridges

HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River

GoodPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .55 MI SW RTE 18 · Structure no. E0100141QMUNNBI

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,146
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,146 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Spring ST
CrossesWater Matfield River
Location.55 MI SW RTE 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.02646, -70.96723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,146 (2024)
Projected traffic15,793 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River carry?

About 8,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spring ST over Water Matfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.