US Bridges

ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI West of ST 3 a · Structure no. K0100349NDOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River is a concrete culvert carrying ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 18,621 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,480 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST106 Wapping RD
CrossesWater Jones River
Location1.2 MI West of ST 3 a
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates41.99356, -70.74844
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,621 (2024)
Projected traffic30,480 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones 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 ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River carry?

About 18,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST106 Wapping RD over Water Jones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.