HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · 1.6 MI E of Tucker RD · Structure no. D040023J4MUNNBI
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 419 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,554
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv is a steel movable - swing carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 7,554 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2032. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv carry?
About 7,554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv?
The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Apponagansett Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.