US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft W of Knight ST · Structure no. A160153L0MUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Ten Mile River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 175 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
Location100 Ft W of Knight ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.90517, -71.31955
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2024)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is HWY Bridge 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.