US Bridges

HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 2 MI North of ST123 · Structure no. N230223JKMUNNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,983
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,983 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Richardsn Av
CrossesWater Wading River
Location2 MI North of ST123
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.97762, -71.24462
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,983 (2024)
Projected traffic11,213 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River carry?

About 6,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Richardsn Av over Water Wading River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.