US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.1 M West of Rte. 138 · Structure no. E060305XQMUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,231
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 27,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,585 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesWater Queset Brook
Location0.1 M West of Rte. 138
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.04663, -71.08254
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,231 (2024)
Projected traffic28,585 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Central ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook carry?

About 27,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Water Queset Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.