HWY FOREST ST
Carrying HWY FOREST ST over WATER TOWN RIVER
.01 M FROM RIVER ST, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY FOREST ST
The HWY FOREST ST bridge in Plymouth, Massachusetts carries HWY FOREST ST over WATER TOWN RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 776 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY FOREST ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 776 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W1800444VMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
HWY FOREST ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY FOREST ST against other structures in Plymouth and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY FOREST ST?
HWY FOREST ST in Plymouth, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY FOREST ST inspected?
HWY FOREST ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 776 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY FOREST ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY FOREST ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY FOREST ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY FOREST ST?
HWY FOREST ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY FOREST ST and does age affect safety?
HWY FOREST ST was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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