US Bridges

HWY Main ST over RR Macrr

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .3 MI N of Papermill RD · Structure no. W060094C5DOT634

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over RR Macrr in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.3 MI N of Papermill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78226, -70.75817
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2024)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over RR Macrr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over RR Macrr carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over RR Macrr?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.