US Bridges

HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N of Old Taunton RD · Structure no. N23006AM7MUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Crane ST
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location.2 MI N of Old Taunton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.94689, -71.16055
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crane ST over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.