HWY Union ST over Water North River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · Marshfield-Norwell Townln · Structure no. M0700143TMUNNBI
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Union ST over Water North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Union ST over Water North River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 105 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 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 5,357 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,844 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Union ST over Water North River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is HWY Union ST over Water North 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Union ST over Water North River carry?
About 5,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is HWY Union ST over Water North River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Union ST over Water North River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.