US Bridges

HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of ST123 · Structure no. A160725YNMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Roy Ave
CrossesWater Seven Mile River
Location.2 MI E of ST123
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.91888, -71.35224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$500,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns HWY Roy Ave over Water Seven Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.