US Bridges

ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.5 M E of Rochester Tl · Structure no. W060034AMDOTNBI

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1932, 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.

It carries about 21,336 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 28 Cranbrry HWY
CrossesWater Weweantic River
Location0.5 M E of Rochester Tl
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates41.79851, -70.76356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,336 (2024)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River carry?

About 21,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Weweantic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.