US Bridges

HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI from N Walker ST · Structure no. T01029ALYMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Fisher ST
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location.4 MI from N Walker ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89649, -71.12782
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating75.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2025)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fisher 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fisher ST over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.