US Bridges

HWY Main Ave over Water East River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .7 MI SW of RTE 6 · Structure no. W06017AW9MUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main Ave over Water East River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Main Ave over Water East River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,161 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Main Ave
CrossesWater East River
Location.7 MI SW of RTE 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.74787, -70.65612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,161 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$983,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main Ave over Water East River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main Ave over Water East River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main Ave over Water East River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main Ave over Water East River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main Ave over Water East River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.