US Bridges

ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI S of RTE 195 · Structure no. W060194ALDOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 101 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 23,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,220 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 28 Cranbrry HWY
CrossesWater Parker Mill Pond
Location1 MI S of RTE 195
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates41.76763, -70.72276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,922 (2024)
Projected traffic41,220 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond carry?

About 23,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Cranbrry HWY over Water Parker Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.