Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · INT.US1&ELM · Structure no. N1601596NDOTNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,560
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River is a concrete slab carrying Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1930, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 24,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River carry?
About 24,560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Comb US 1 & Elm S over Water Ten Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.