US Bridges

ST 24 over Water Town River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Bridgewater Tl · Structure no. W180163MWDOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 over Water Town River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 24 over Water Town River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 73 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 95,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,448 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 24
CrossesWater Town River
Location.1 MI N of Bridgewater Tl
RouteState Highway 24
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.99049, -71.02872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,798 (2022)
Projected traffic118,448 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 over Water Town River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is ST 24 over Water Town 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 24 over Water Town River carry?

About 95,798 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 24 over Water Town River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 over Water Town River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.