US Bridges

HWY Provdence ST over Water Palmer River

FairPosted for load

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of Mason ST · Structure no. R040123JXMUNNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,214
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Provdence ST over Water Palmer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Provdence ST over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,214 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,634 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Provdence ST
CrossesWater Palmer River
Location.3 MI W of Mason ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.80044, -71.27278
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,214 (2024)
Projected traffic9,634 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Provdence ST over Water Palmer River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Provdence 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 Provdence ST over Water Palmer River carry?

About 5,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Provdence ST over Water Palmer River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Provdence ST over Water Palmer River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.