HWY County RD over Water Sippican River
FairPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · .4 MI N of I 195 · Structure no. M0500243RMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,786
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY County RD over Water Sippican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY County RD over Water Sippican River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY County RD over Water Sippican River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY County RD over Water Sippican 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY County RD over Water Sippican River carry?
About 2,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY County RD over Water Sippican River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY County RD over Water Sippican River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.