HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · At Junct. Depot Street · Structure no. N160043JUMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 175 years old, older 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.
It carries about 7,370 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River carry?
About 7,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mendon RD over Water Abbott Run River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.