US Bridges

HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .5 M W of RTE 28 · Structure no. M180454C1DOT634

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cherry ST
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.5 M W of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.86789, -70.88984
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cherry ST over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.