US Bridges

US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI NE of No Walker ST · Structure no. T010283N8DOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,186
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 14,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,640 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 44 Winthrop ST
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location.1 MI NE of No Walker ST
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.88642, -71.13341
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,186 (2022)
Projected traffic36,640 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 14,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.