US Bridges

HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of Tannery Lane · Structure no. D040183L6MUNNBI

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,069
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,844 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rck Dndee RD
CrossesWater Paskamansett River
Location0.1 MI S of Tannery Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.57104, -71.00465
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2024)
Projected traffic8,844 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$830,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rck Dndee RD over Water Paskamansett River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.