US Bridges

HWY Field ST over Water Snake River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of Raynham · Structure no. T010233KAMUNNBI

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,214
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Field ST over Water Snake River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Field ST over Water Snake River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5,214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,898 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Field ST
CrossesWater Snake River
Location1 MI W of Raynham
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.95622, -71.10051
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,214 (2024)
Projected traffic13,898 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Field ST over Water Snake River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Field ST over Water Snake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Field ST over Water Snake River carry?

About 5,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Field ST over Water Snake River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Field ST over Water Snake River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.