US Bridges

HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft E of Riv RD N Bedf · Structure no. A03001AVMMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,846
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,846 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Slocum ST
CrossesWater Acushnet River
Location200 Ft E of Riv RD N Bedf
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67833, -70.91695
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,846 (2022)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River 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 HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River carry?

About 6,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Slocum ST over Water Acushnet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.