US Bridges

HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Robinson Pond · Structure no. M03043AEAMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Williams ST
CrossesWater Wading River
LocationAt Robinson Pond
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.01164, -71.26284
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Williams ST over Water Wading 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Williams ST over Water Wading River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.