US Bridges

HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON)

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At ST 138 · Structure no. F0200940CDOT634

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON) in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY P Delgada Bl
CrossesComb ST 138/RR(ABANDON)
LocationAt ST 138
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70036, -71.16583
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2023)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON) 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 HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON) carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY P Delgada Bl over Comb ST 138/RR(ABANDON)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.