US Bridges

HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .01 MI N of RTE 79 · Structure no. F090043M6MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,214
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Locust ST
CrossesWater Assonet River
Location.01 MI N of RTE 79
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79921, -71.06005
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2023)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River 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 HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Locust ST over Water Assonet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.