HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv
FairPosted for loadBristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of RTE 177 · Structure no. W300043M3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is HWY Forge 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Forge RD over Water E Br Westport Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.