US Bridges

G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Greenwood Lake Dam · Structure no. 000053270-00051

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesG. Lake Dam Road
CrossesG. Lake Dam Spillway
LocationGreenwood Lake Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.99317, -71.28267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns G. Lake Dam Road over G. Lake Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.