US Bridges

HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N of S Worcester ST · Structure no. N230033LPMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
928
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Power ST
CrossesWater Barrowsville Pond
Location.2 MI N of S Worcester ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.95206, -71.20891
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2023)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Power ST over Water Barrowsville Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.