HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River
FairPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · 1 MI SE of JCT School ST · Structure no. M030043LGMUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is HWY Otis ST over Water Wading 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Otis ST over Water Wading River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.