US Bridges

HWY Canal ST over Water Cut River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .7 M S of 139 Crswl · Structure no. M0700643UMUNNBI

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,357
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Canal ST over Water Cut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Canal ST over Water Cut River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 76 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 2,357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,581 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Canal ST
CrossesWater Cut River
Location.7 M S of 139 Crswl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.0716, -70.65204
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2023)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Canal ST over Water Cut River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is HWY Canal ST over Water Cut 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 Canal ST over Water Cut River carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Canal ST over Water Cut River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Canal ST over Water Cut River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.