US Bridges

HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI W of RTE 123 · Structure no. N230243LQMUNNBI

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,525
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,897 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Newland ST
CrossesWater Canoe River
Location.2 MI W of RTE 123
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.99524, -71.15955
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2024)
Projected traffic10,897 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe 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 Newland ST over Water Canoe River carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Newland ST over Water Canoe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.