HWY Walnut ST over ST 24
PoorPosted for loadPlymouth County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of Manley Road · Structure no. W180203YRDOTNBI
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,966
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Walnut ST over ST 24 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Walnut 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 1,966 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Walnut ST over ST 24 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Walnut 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 Walnut ST over ST 24 carry?
About 1,966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Walnut ST over ST 24?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Walnut ST over ST 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.