US Bridges

HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. D080153LDMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,457
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Elm ST
CrossesWater Muddy Cove Brook
Location.2 MI S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81358, -71.12859
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,457 (2023)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook carry?

About 2,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Elm ST over Water Muddy Cove Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.