US Bridges

HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.06 KM JCT RTE 139 · Structure no. M0702143WMUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,528 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Jos Driebeek
CrossesWater Green Harbor River
Location1.06 KM JCT RTE 139
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.08511, -70.6454
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2023)
Projected traffic5,528 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor 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 Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jos Driebeek over Water Green Harbor River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.