US Bridges

HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Alford RD Intersection · Structure no. G1100304GMUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,258 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Division ST
CrossesWater Seekonk Brook
LocationAt Alford RD Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.21656, -73.39791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2018)
Projected traffic2,258 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Division ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Division ST over Water Seekonk Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.