HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · .7 MI W RTE 18 · Structure no. E0100941TMUNNBI
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1929
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,043
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1929, 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.
It carries about 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,845 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.
What condition is HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River carry?
About 5,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns HWY N Central ST over Water Matfield River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.