US Bridges

ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N Bridgewater T L · Structure no. W180183MXDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 138,505 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesST 24
CrossesHWY S Elm ST
Location1 MI N Bridgewater T L
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates42.00291, -71.03663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,798 (2022)
Projected traffic138,505 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST carry?

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

How long is ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns ST 24 over HWY S Elm ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.