HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · On Main ST at New Bedford · Structure no. A030023KMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 175 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.
It carries about 16,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River carry?
About 16,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.