US Bridges

HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI E of RTE 495 · Structure no. N23017BM7MUNNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Plain ST
CrossesWater Canoe River
Location.4 MI E of RTE 495
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.97715, -71.14382
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Plain ST over Water Canoe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.