US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E of ST105 · Structure no. H0200743LMUNNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Winnetuxet River
Location1 MI E of ST105
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.96947, -70.88321
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2023)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Winnetuxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.