US Bridges

HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At JCT Washburn RD · Structure no. F090013X9DOTNBI

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,724
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,951 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY County RD
CrossesWater Fall Brook
LocationAt JCT Washburn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.77454, -70.95827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2024)
Projected traffic15,951 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns HWY County RD over Water Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.