US Bridges

HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 Mile So of King Street · Structure no. R02032CJDMUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Orchard ST
CrossesWater Dam Lot Brook
Location.5 Mile So of King Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.91562, -71.04369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$749,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns HWY Orchard ST over Water Dam Lot Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.