US Bridges

HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Lakeville · Structure no. M18060441MUNNBI

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond is a masonry culvert carrying HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Long Pt RD
CrossesWater Pocksha Pond
Location.1 MI E of Lakeville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.81473, -70.89829
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2024)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$812,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns HWY Long Pt RD over Water Pocksha Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.