US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive
GoodBristol County, Massachusetts · At Somerset T.L. · Structure no. F02094AFYDOTNBI
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,728 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38,647
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 38,647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,386 by 2032. The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive carry?
About 38,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive?
The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 / ST 138 over Comb ST 79 Taunton Rive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.