US Bridges

HWY Julian ST over Water South River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · East of Bayberry Road · Structure no. M07019B30MUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Julian ST over Water South River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Julian ST over Water South River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Julian ST
CrossesWater South River
LocationEast of Bayberry Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.13134, -70.68817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2023)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Julian ST over Water South River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Julian ST over Water South 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Julian ST over Water South River carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Julian ST over Water South River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Julian ST over Water South River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.