ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · At Hanover Pembroke Tl · Structure no. H0600546QDOTNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North 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 2024.
How much traffic does ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River carry?
About 39,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns ST 53 Washngton ST over Water North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.