US Bridges

HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Middleboro Town Line · Structure no. L01003AFEMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Vaughn ST
CrossesWater Nemasket River
LocationMiddleboro Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.85953, -70.91676
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2024)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket 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 Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Vaughn ST over Water Nemasket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.