US Bridges

HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · Near Ed Foster Road · Structure no. S0701676QMUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,077
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 21,077 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Front ST
CrossesWater Satuit Brook
LocationNear Ed Foster Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19289, -70.72617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,077 (2023)
Projected traffic33,165 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$791,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook 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 Front ST over Water Satuit Brook carry?

About 21,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns HWY Front ST over Water Satuit Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.