US Bridges

HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Just West of ST152 · Structure no. S080023JYMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,853
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1926, 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 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 6,853 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pond ST
CrossesWater Ten Mile River
LocationJust West of ST152
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89609, -71.3258
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,853 (2023)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River carry?

About 6,853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond ST over Water Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.