US Bridges

HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Just West ST 138 · Structure no. D0801372WMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,263 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Old Smrst Av
CrossesWater Three Mile River
LocationJust West ST 138
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.85598, -71.116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Smrst Av over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.