US Bridges

HWY Olive ST over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI So of ST 123 · Structure no. A160113HVMUNNBI

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,112
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Olive ST over Water Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Olive ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 105 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 5 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 7,112 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,165 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesHWY Olive ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location.1 MI So of ST 123
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.93742, -71.29024
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,112 (2024)
Projected traffic30,165 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is HWY Olive 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 February 2024.

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

About 7,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Olive ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.