US Bridges

ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · In Chartley · Structure no. N23002ACXDOTNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesST123 W Main ST
CrossesWater Wading River
LocationIn Chartley
RouteState Highway 123
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95191, -71.22369
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST123 W Main 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST123 W Main ST over Water Wading River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.