US Bridges

HWY Wall ST over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of RTE 123 · Structure no. A160103L4MUNNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wall ST over Water Ten Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wall ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wall ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location.1 MI W of RTE 123
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94214, -71.2864
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wall ST over Water Ten Mile 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wall ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.