US Bridges

HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi.West of ST.138 · Structure no. D080083LAMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1920
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1920, so it is 175 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Center ST
CrossesWater Segreganset River
Location1 Mi.West of ST.138
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.84003, -71.14278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$887,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1920.

What condition is HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Center ST over Water Segreganset River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.