US Bridges

HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Just West of 3A · Structure no. P1300842AMUNNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,357
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook 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 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 7,357 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Market ST
CrossesWater Town Brook
LocationJust West of 3A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95458, -70.66367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,357 (2024)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Market ST over Water Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook carry?

About 7,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Market ST over Water Town Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.