US Bridges

HWY Beach ST over Water Cut River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of RTE 139 · Structure no. M07007BRGMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beach ST over Water Cut River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Beach ST over Water Cut River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Beach ST
CrossesWater Cut River
Location.3 MI E of RTE 139
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.07883, -70.64855
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beach ST over Water Cut River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beach ST over Water Cut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Beach ST over Water Cut River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beach ST over Water Cut River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beach ST over Water Cut River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.