US Bridges

HWY Bay ST over Water Mill River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · Bay Street at Sabbatia LA · Structure no. T01021B5WMUNNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,681
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bay ST over Water Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bay ST over Water Mill River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Bay ST
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationBay Street at Sabbatia LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.93397, -71.10787
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,681 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bay ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bay 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 December 2024.

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

About 16,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bay ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bay ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.