US Bridges

HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 MI N of RTE 140 · Structure no. N230103JMMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,949 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Reservoir ST
CrossesWater Rumford River
Location1 MI N of RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.98622, -71.18795
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2024)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford 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 Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reservoir ST over Water Rumford River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.