HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River
FairBristol County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. S. of Rt. 44 · Structure no. T010603M2MUNNBI
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,357
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,745 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River carry?
About 13,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Grdn Owen Rw over Water Taunton River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.