US Bridges

HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1MI W of Short ST · Structure no. P13010B9PMUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Taylor Ave
CrossesWater Beaver Dam Brook
Location.1MI W of Short ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.92894, -70.55503
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Taylor Ave over Water Beaver Dam Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.