US Bridges

HWY Water ST over Water Ten Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.1 KM from West St. · Structure no. A160068PEMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,143
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Water ST over Water Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Water ST over Water Ten Mile 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Water ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location0.1 KM from West St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.95063, -71.29578
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2023)
Projected traffic21,163 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is HWY Water 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 April 2023.

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

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Water ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.