US Bridges

HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .8 MI N of Division ST · Structure no. A06003B66MUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Alford RD
CrossesWater Seekonk Brook
Location.8 MI N of Division ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.2254, -73.40744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Alford RD over Water Seekonk Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.