US Bridges

HWY State ST over Water Indian Head River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · At Hanover Line · Structure no. H07004422MUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,784
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY State ST over Water Indian Head River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY State ST over Water Indian Head River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,784 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,005 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY State ST
CrossesWater Indian Head River
LocationAt Hanover Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.0957, -70.84901
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,784 (2024)
Projected traffic21,005 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY State ST over Water Indian Head River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY State ST 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 June 2024.

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

About 4,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY State ST over Water Indian Head River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY State ST over Water Indian Head River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.