ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook
FairPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.25 M E of E Bridgwtr Tl · Structure no. H0700149KDOTNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,456
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 175 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 17,456 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,058 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook 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 ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook carry?
About 17,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns ST 27 Main ST over Water Poor Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.