US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 M S of Summer St. · Structure no. E0100741UMUNNBI

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Plain R
Location.1 M S of Summer St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.03965, -70.98227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,213 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Salisbury Plain R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.