US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · At New Bedford City Line · Structure no. F010023PGDOTNBI
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 676 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 124 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,269 by 2032. The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River carry?
About 32,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River?
The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.