US Bridges

HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI E of Tucker RD · Structure no. D04008AXCMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,210 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Gulf RD
CrossesWater SW Br Apponaganset
Location1.1 MI E of Tucker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.58274, -70.95747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2022)
Projected traffic10,210 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gulf RD over Water SW Br Apponaganset?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.