US Bridges

HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · At Hingham Hull Tl · Structure no. H1500849XDOTNBI

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY G Wshngtn Bl
CrossesWater Weir River
LocationAt Hingham Hull Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25893, -70.86332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,474 (2023)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River carry?

About 25,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns HWY G Wshngtn Bl over Water Weir River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.