US Bridges

ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.1 Mi. W. of Franklin ST · Structure no. M03012AQ4MUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,400
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,434 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST106 East ST
CrossesWater Canoe River
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Franklin ST
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates42.0326, -71.19347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2023)
Projected traffic58,434 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST106 East ST over Water Canoe 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST106 East ST over Water Canoe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.