US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI W of Nbed C.L. · Structure no. F010023PJDOTNBI
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 585 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr 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 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr 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 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr carry?
About 32,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr?
The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 (west Brg) over Comb Acus Riv/Loc St/Rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.