US Bridges

HWY Parsonage RD over Water Winnetuxet River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .6 MI SW of RTE 58 · Structure no. P1400442BMUNNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,357
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Parsonage RD over Water Winnetuxet River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Parsonage RD over Water Winnetuxet River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Parsonage RD
CrossesWater Winnetuxet River
Location.6 MI SW of RTE 58
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94393, -70.82022
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2022)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Parsonage RD over Water Winnetuxet River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Parsonage 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 2023.

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

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Parsonage RD over Water Winnetuxet River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns HWY Parsonage RD over Water Winnetuxet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.