US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River
PoorBristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI SE of I 195 · Structure no. S350073N5DOTNBI
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 99 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,905 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River carry?
About 13,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Gar HWY over Water Cole River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.