US Bridges

HWY Old Cnty RD over Water E Br Westport Riv

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI E of RTE 88 · Structure no. W300033KJMUNNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Cnty RD over Water E Br Westport Riv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Cnty RD over Water E Br Westport Riv in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Old Cnty RD
CrossesWater E Br Westport Riv
Location.9 MI E of RTE 88
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.62096, -71.05976
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2024)
Projected traffic14,056 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Cnty 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 November 2024.

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

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Cnty RD over Water E Br Westport Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.