US Bridges

HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .2 MI SE of RTE 105 · Structure no. M18026428MUNNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,857
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Wareham ST
CrossesWater Nemasket River
Location.2 MI SE of RTE 105
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89037, -70.90454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,857 (2024)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$712,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River carry?

About 2,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wareham ST over Water Nemasket River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.