US Bridges

HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25

Poor

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 0.7 M E of RTE 195 · Structure no. W060404ADDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tihonet RD
CrossesST 25
Location0.7 M E of RTE 195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.78001, -70.71972
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2023)
Projected traffic4,264 by 2032
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25 carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tihonet RD over ST 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.