US Bridges

ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Swansea T.L. · Structure no. S16003AVGDOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,269 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST103 Wilbur Ave
CrossesWater Lees River
LocationAt Swansea T.L.
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates41.72811, -71.19188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2023)
Projected traffic25,269 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST103 Wilbur Ave over Water Lees River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.