ST 18 Bedford ST over Water Forge Pond

Fair Condition133 years old24,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyPlymouth
Location.25 Mi N Of Central ST
CarriesST 18 Bedford ST
CrossesWater Forge Pond
Coordinates42.03568, -70.95812

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width61.4 ft (18.7 m)
Deck Area417.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1893 (reconstructed 1940)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,500 (2024)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberE0100347VDOTNBI

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