US Bridges

HWY Barrows ST over Water Wading River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 MI SW of ST140 · Structure no. N23004ACWMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,643
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Barrows ST over Water Wading River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Barrows 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 2,643 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesHWY Barrows ST
CrossesWater Wading River
Location1 MI SW of ST140
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.94684, -71.20232
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,643 (2024)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Barrows ST over Water Wading River built?

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

What condition is HWY Barrows 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Barrows ST over Water Wading River carry?

About 2,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Barrows ST over Water Wading River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Barrows ST over Water Wading River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.