US Bridges

HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .6 MI E of Scituate Ctr · Structure no. S0700442CMUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,914
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,475 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ed Foster RD
CrossesWater Tidal Inlet
Location.6 MI E of Scituate Ctr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19231, -70.72143
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2023)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ed Foster RD over Water Tidal Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.