US Bridges

HWY County ST over Water Palmer River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Rt 118 · Structure no. R040073LVMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,071
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY County ST over Water Palmer River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY County ST over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY County ST
CrossesWater Palmer River
Location.1 MI W of Rt 118
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.84183, -71.24438
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,071 (2024)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY County ST over Water Palmer River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY County ST 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY County ST over Water Palmer River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY County ST over Water Palmer River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.