US Bridges

HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5MI E of Mendon RD · Structure no. N16008830MUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Hunts Brg RD
CrossesWater Abbott Run River
Location.5MI E of Mendon RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.94457, -71.37179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run River built?

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

What condition is HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hunts Brg RD over Water Abbott Run River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.