US Bridges

HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI from E Bridgewater · Structure no. W1800742MMUNNBI

Built
1875
150 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1875, so it is 150 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,660 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Belmont ST
CrossesWater Salisbury Plain R
Location.1 MI from E Bridgewater
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.03858, -70.98792
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating85.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,660 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R?

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

Who owns HWY Belmont ST over Water Salisbury Plain R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.