US Bridges

HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River

FairPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI NE Middleboro Lin · Structure no. P14001445MUNNBI

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 102 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,263 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Winnetuxt RD
CrossesWater Winnetuxet River
Location1.3 MI NE Middleboro Lin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.94642, -70.82601
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Winnetuxt RD over Water Winnetuxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.