US Bridges

HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .7 MI E of RTE 88 · Structure no. W30002AQQMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,466
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2031. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hixbridge RD
CrossesWater E Br Westport Riv
Location.7 MI E of RTE 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.57018, -71.07171
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,466 (2024)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv carry?

About 6,466 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hixbridge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.