US Bridges

HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 M from JCT N Main ST · Structure no. A16005AWFMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,769 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location.2 M from JCT N Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95192, -71.29669
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,769 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY West ST over Water Ten 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.