US Bridges

HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned)

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of William ST · Structure no. F0200840BDOT634

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned) in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 128 years old, older 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 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,687 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Almond ST
CrossesRR (abandoned)
Location.1 MI N of William ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.6992, -71.17043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2024)
Projected traffic11,687 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned) carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Almond ST over RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.