US Bridges

ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River

Poor

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1MI S of I-495 · Structure no. N230313V1DOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,479 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST123 E Main ST
CrossesWater Canoe River
Location.1MI S of I-495
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates41.98163, -71.16009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,525 (2024)
Projected traffic24,479 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River built?

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

What condition is ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River carry?

About 19,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns ST123 E Main ST over Water Canoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.