US Bridges

HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft N of Taunton Line · Structure no. N230093JNMUNNBI

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,051
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 9,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,109 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bay RD
CrossesWater Snake Brook
Location100 Ft N of Taunton Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.96712, -71.12619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,051 (2023)
Projected traffic16,109 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook 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 Bay RD over Water Snake Brook carry?

About 9,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bay RD over Water Snake Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.