US Bridges

HWY Central ST over Water Quequechan River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Near I 195 · Structure no. F020933JEMUNNBI

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,560
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Central ST over Water Quequechan River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Central ST over Water Quequechan River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Central ST
CrossesWater Quequechan River
LocationNear I 195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70412, -71.16031
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating102.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2023)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Central ST over Water Quequechan River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Central ST 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 March 2023.

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

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Central ST over Water Quequechan River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Central ST over Water Quequechan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.