HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .6 MI SE of Reed RD · Structure no. D040223J3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,214
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River carry?
About 1,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hixville RD over Water Shingle Isl River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.