US Bridges

HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Btwn I195 & Quarry ST · Structure no. F020033JDMUNNBI

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,767
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 130 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 6 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 26,767 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,221 by 2033. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Quequechan
CrossesWater Quequechan River
LocationBtwn I195 & Quarry ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68859, -71.13963
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,767 (2024)
Projected traffic47,221 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River carry?

About 26,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Quequechan over Water Quequechan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.