US Bridges

HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · @ Taunton Town Line · Structure no. D080203JAMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,302
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River 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 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 5,302 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,108 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Spring ST
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location@ Taunton Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.86441, -71.12139
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,302 (2024)
Projected traffic13,108 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$170,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River built?

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

What condition is HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 5,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spring ST over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.