ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond
FairPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · .25 MI N of Central ST · Structure no. E0100347VDOTNBI
- Built
- 1893
- 132 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 132 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,853 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond built?
It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.