HWY Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · Dighton/Somerset Line · Structure no. D080013L8MUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove 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 Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Broad Cove?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.