HWY West ST over Water Wading River
PoorPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · 2 MI W of ST140 · Structure no. M030013JHMUNNBI
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,714
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY West ST over Water Wading River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY West ST over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 115 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 4,714 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY West ST over Water Wading River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is HWY West ST over Water Wading River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY West ST over Water Wading River carry?
About 4,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY West ST over Water Wading River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY West ST over Water Wading River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.