HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · O.5 MI South of Broadway · Structure no. H0600243NMUNNBI
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,017
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 131 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 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 8,017 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,161 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head 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 W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River carry?
About 8,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Elm ST over Water Indian Head River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.