US Bridges

ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .5 MI S of RTE 105 · Structure no. M180184AKDOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,143
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 11,143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,271 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 E Grove ST
CrossesWater Nemasket River
Location.5 MI S of RTE 105
RouteState Highway 28
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.8829, -70.90847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,143 (2024)
Projected traffic34,271 by 2031
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River carry?

About 11,143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 E Grove ST over Water Nemasket River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.