ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of Assonet Ctr · Structure no. F090033KQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1822
- 203 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,094
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1822 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 203 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 14,094 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River built?
It was built in 1822, making it 203 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River carry?
About 14,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns ST 79 Elm ST over Water Assonet River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.