US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · .75 MI W of Fairhaven Tl · Structure no. N060293NYDOTNBI
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,428 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief carry?
About 4,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 EB over Comb ST18 & Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.