US Bridges

HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Shopping Mall · Structure no. T010633YGDOTNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,903 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long.

CarriesHWY Gal Mall DR
CrossesWater Cotley River
LocationAt Shopping Mall
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.86479, -71.04805
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic37,903 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns HWY Gal Mall DR over Water Cotley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.