US Bridges

HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI West of 3K6 · Structure no. T01019AV4MUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal is a concrete culvert carrying HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal 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 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 4,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,054 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Britannia
CrossesWater Mill River Canal
Location0.1 MI West of 3K6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.91883, -71.10173
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2024)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal built?

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

What condition is HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal 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 W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Britannia over Water Mill River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.