US Bridges

HWY Warner Blvd over Water Three Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 MI South of ST 44 · Structure no. D080213J7MUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,428
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Warner Blvd over Water Three Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Warner Blvd 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 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 2,428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Warner Blvd
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location1 MI South of ST 44
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.86693, -71.12529
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,428 (2023)
Projected traffic17,372 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Warner Blvd over Water Three Mile River built?

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

What condition is HWY Warner Blvd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Warner Blvd over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 2,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Warner Blvd over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Warner Blvd over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.