US Bridges

ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Seven Mile River · Structure no. A160013UXDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,543
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 27,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,377 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST123 West ST
CrossesWater Seven Mile River
LocationAt Seven Mile River
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates41.93014, -71.33702
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,543 (2024)
Projected traffic38,377 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$73,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River carry?

About 27,543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST123 West ST over Water Seven Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.