US Bridges

ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook

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Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI NW of Depot ST · Structure no. E060013VKDOTNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,327 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST123 /ST138/WSHNG
CrossesWater Queset Brook
Location.1 MI NW of Depot ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.0446, -71.07913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic51,327 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns ST123 /ST138/WSHNG over Water Queset Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.