US Bridges

HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · MP Qnb 17.0 · Structure no. R02004417DOT634

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Church ST
CrossesRR Mbta/Csx
LocationMP Qnb 17.0
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.88599, -71.00551
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Church ST over RR Mbta/Csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.