US Bridges

HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Bridgewater · Structure no. W180116G5MUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,043
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Scotland ST
CrossesWater Town River
Location.1 MI N of Bridgewater
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.99187, -71.02583
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,043 (2023)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Scotland ST over Water Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River carry?

About 5,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Scotland ST over Water Town River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.