HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .65 MI SE of RTE 44 · Structure no. R020023KLMUNNBI
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,948
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,948 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Church ST over Water Taunton 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River carry?
About 5,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Church ST over Water Taunton River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.