US Bridges

US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI SW of Burt Street · Structure no. T010323N9DOTNBI

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 124 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 18,362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 44 Winthrop ST
CrossesWater Segregansett River
Location.2 MI SW of Burt Street
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.8777, -71.17115
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,362 (2023)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett River built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett 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 December 2023.

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

About 18,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Winthrop ST over Water Segregansett River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.