US Bridges

US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · West of Taunton River · Structure no. S16013AG0DOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,223 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesST138 Riverside Ave
LocationWest of Taunton River
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.72781, -71.15599
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,690 (2023)
Projected traffic56,223 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$373,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave carry?

About 50,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over ST138 Riverside Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.