US Bridges

HWY Thacher ST over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of RTE 152 · Structure no. A160133HWMUNNBI

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,241
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Thacher ST over Water Ten Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Thacher ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY Thacher ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location.1 MI N of RTE 152
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.92763, -71.28929
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,241 (2023)
Projected traffic7,896 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Thacher 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 September 2023.

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

About 7,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Thacher ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.