US Bridges

HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E of Seekonk · Structure no. R04004C5DMUNNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Reed ST
CrossesWater Palmer River
Location1 MI E of Seekonk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80924, -71.27797
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reed ST over Water Palmer River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.