US Bridges

ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Railroad MP 34/894 · Structure no. M180164C0DOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 175 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,481 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 W Grove ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Macrr
LocationRailroad MP 34/894
RouteState Highway 28
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.88736, -70.92073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,481 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 W Grove ST over RR Mbta/Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.