US Bridges

HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · RR AMTRAK MP 196.36 · Structure no. A16026AQPDOT634

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Thacher ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
LocationRR AMTRAK MP 196.36
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93175, -71.29135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,578 (2022)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 13,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Thacher ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.