US Bridges

HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI West of Sherwood LN · Structure no. L01001419DOT634

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,716
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Howland RD
CrossesRR Macrr
Location0.1MI West of Sherwood LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.79805, -70.99633
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2025)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Howland RD over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.