US Bridges

HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .6 MI E of County RD · Structure no. W060084C4DOT634

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 138 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Piercevle RD
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.6 MI E of County RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.79126, -70.76976
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Piercevle RD over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.