HWY N Main ST over ST 79
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · 1.7 MI S of ST 24 · Structure no. F020533VBDOTNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,142
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY N Main ST over ST 79 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Main ST over ST 79 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,142 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,901 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY N Main ST over ST 79 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY N Main ST over ST 79 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY N Main ST over ST 79 carry?
About 12,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY N Main ST over ST 79?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns HWY N Main ST over ST 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.