US Bridges

HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.125 KM NW of Gannett RD · Structure no. S07009B6VMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,560
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,602 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Country Way
CrossesWater Bound Brook
Location0.125 KM NW of Gannett RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21957, -70.7873
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2023)
Projected traffic9,602 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Country Way over Water Bound 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Country Way over Water Bound Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.