US Bridges

HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Adjacent to I-495 · Structure no. M180294AGDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cherry ST
CrossesWater Fall Brook
LocationAdjacent to I-495
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.86914, -70.88951
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2024)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook 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 HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns HWY Cherry ST over Water Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.