US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .2 KM NW Swansea T.L. · Structure no. R040053WMDOTNBI
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,058 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River carry?
About 13,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Fall Riv Ave over Water Palmer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.