US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · At Swansea T.L. · Structure no. S160073N4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,214
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,214 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River carry?
About 17,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Gar HWY over Water Lees River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.