US Bridges

HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Behind City Hall · Structure no. T01011ATCMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,051
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,584 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Spring ST
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationBehind City Hall
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89963, -71.08974
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,051 (2024)
Projected traffic22,584 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Spring ST over Water Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 9,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spring ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.