US Bridges

HWY Washngton ST over Water Satucket River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .48KM N JCT Pond ST · Structure no. E0101441RMUNNBI

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,629
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton ST over Water Satucket River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Washngton ST over Water Satucket River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 7,629 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Washngton ST
CrossesWater Satucket River
Location.48KM N JCT Pond ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.01706, -70.9177
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,629 (2024)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washngton ST over Water Satucket River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Washngton 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 August 2024.

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

About 7,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Washngton ST over Water Satucket River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton ST over Water Satucket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.