US Bridges

HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .6 Mi. W. of Rt. 6 · Structure no. S350013LXMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Old Prov RD
CrossesWater Palmer River
Location.6 Mi. W. of Rt. 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.77228, -71.28297
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2023)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer 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 HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Prov RD over Water Palmer River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.