HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .75 MI NE of RTE 140 · Structure no. T010173K5MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,833
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1969, 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.
It carries about 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is HWY Danforth 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River carry?
About 6,833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Danforth ST over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.