HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River
FairPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of Newprt Av 1 a · Structure no. A160749FAMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Pitas Ave over Water Seven Mile River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.