US Bridges

HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of RTE 140 · Structure no. T010313K0MUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,310
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,531 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Norton Ave
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location.1 MI E of RTE 140
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.93335, -71.15425
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,310 (2023)
Projected traffic20,531 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Norton Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 9,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Norton Ave over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.