US Bridges

US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Taunton Green · Structure no. T010133N7DOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,357
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 175 years old, older 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 6 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 11,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,745 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Winthrop ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.1 MI W of Taunton Green
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.90095, -71.09436
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,357 (2025)
Projected traffic34,745 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$107,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 11,357 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.