US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River
PoorPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · 1.7 MI NE Seekonk T.L. · Structure no. R040013N6DOTNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1929
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,010
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River is a masonry arch - deck carrying US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 175 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,796 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.
What condition is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River carry?
About 13,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Palmer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.