US Bridges

HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 W of N.Main ST · Structure no. F02018408DOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,138
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 125 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,215 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brightman ST
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.2 W of N.Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.72134, -71.14855
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2025)
Projected traffic20,215 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr carry?

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brightman ST over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.