HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River
FairPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · At Gazzette Building · Structure no. T010143K3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,004 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 65 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is HWY Cohannet 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River carry?
About 5,357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cohannet ST over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.