US Bridges

HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · At Hanson Line · Structure no. H06003B6GMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,664
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,664 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,907 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Broadway
CrossesWater Indian Head River
LocationAt Hanson Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09061, -70.86525
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,664 (2024)
Projected traffic14,907 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River carry?

About 8,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Broadway over Water Indian Head River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.