US Bridges

HWY West ST over ST 24

PoorPosted for load

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .8 MI North of ST106 · Structure no. W180193WWDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY West ST over ST 24 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesST 24
Location.8 MI North of ST106
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.02306, -71.04848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is HWY West ST over ST 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY West ST over ST 24 carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over ST 24?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.