US Bridges

HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 M W of Smith Neck RD · Structure no. D04001A3EMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Lttle Riv RD
CrossesWater Little River
Location1 M W of Smith Neck RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.53556, -70.96916
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2025)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lttle Riv RD over Water Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.