HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook
PoorPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · 0.2 Miles SE of ST 24 · Structure no. F02114C0XMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850, so it is 175 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Jefferson ST over Water Sucker Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.