US Bridges

HWY Lamb ST over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.8MI E of RT.95 · Structure no. A160123L2MUNNBI

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,571
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lamb ST over Water Ten Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lamb ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 120 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 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 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lamb ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location1.8MI E of RT.95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.93306, -71.28787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2024)
Projected traffic21,478 by 2033
Trucks14%
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Lamb 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 Lamb ST over Water Ten Mile River carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lamb ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.