US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned)

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI West of RTE 138 · Structure no. R02007416DOT634

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned) is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned) in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,369 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesRR MBTA (abandoned)
Location.2 MI West of RTE 138
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.96333, -71.07325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned) carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned)?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over RR MBTA (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.