US Bridges

HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 100 West of Alford RD · Structure no. G11029AFTMUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Seekonk RD
CrossesWater Seekonk Brook
Location100 West of Alford RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.2131, -73.39148
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook 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 RD over Water Seekonk Brook carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Seekonk RD over Water Seekonk Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.