US Bridges

US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI NW of Carver Tl · Structure no. M1805745ADOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,716 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Harding ST
CrossesHWY Carmel ST
Location1 MI NW of Carver Tl
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.91723, -70.84155
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2022)
Projected traffic24,716 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Harding ST over HWY Carmel ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.