US Bridges

HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Whittenton Mill · Structure no. T010203K8MUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,595
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 6,595 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,529 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Whittentn ST
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationAt Whittenton Mill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9234, -71.106
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,595 (2023)
Projected traffic11,529 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is HWY Whittentn ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 6,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Whittentn ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.