US Bridges

HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .7 MI North of Route 71 · Structure no. G1101204MMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Seekonk Crss
CrossesWater Green River
Location.7 MI North of Route 71
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.19073, -73.39954
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Seekonk Crss over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.