US Bridges

HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of Spinnaker Isl · Structure no. H26003AMMMUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,758
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,758 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,372 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Fitzptrck Wy
CrossesWater Tidal Inlet
Location.5 MI E of Spinnaker Isl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3071, -70.89045
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,758 (2023)
Projected traffic14,372 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet carry?

About 7,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fitzptrck Wy over Water Tidal Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.