HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · Just N of Horseshoe Pond · Structure no. W0600642EMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Fearing Hill over Water Weweantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.