US Bridges

ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.0 M S of RTE 195 · Structure no. W06039468DOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,748 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 25 WB
CrossesWater Wakinco River
Location1.0 M S of RTE 195
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates41.78, -70.71899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,429 (2023)
Projected traffic49,748 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River carry?

About 21,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns ST 25 WB over Water Wakinco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.