US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .7 MI No of JCT 106 · Structure no. E01011439MUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,008
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Satucket River
Location.7 MI No of JCT 106
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.02253, -70.93187
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,008 (2024)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River carry?

About 4,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Satucket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.