US Bridges

ST106 W Center ST over ST 24

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .75 MI So of West ST · Structure no. W180173W1DOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST106 W Center ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST106 W Center ST over ST 24 in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 17,143 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,802 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST106 W Center ST
CrossesST 24
Location.75 MI So of West ST
RouteState Highway 106
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.01452, -71.04403
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,143 (2023)
Projected traffic54,802 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST106 W Center ST over ST 24 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST106 W Center ST over ST 24 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 ST106 W Center ST over ST 24 carry?

About 17,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is ST106 W Center ST over ST 24?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns ST106 W Center ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.