US Bridges

HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI West of Franklin ST · Structure no. M030223JJMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,571
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Maple ST
CrossesWater Canoe River
Location.3 MI West of Franklin ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.04885, -71.19678
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2024)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maple 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple ST over Water Canoe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.