HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River
GoodBristol County, Massachusetts · @ Reed and Barton · Structure no. T010183K6MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,043
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is HWY W Britannia 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River carry?
About 5,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.