US Bridges

ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.5 Mi. S. of US 6 · Structure no. W300233W7DOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 5,857 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,162 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 88
CrossesST177 American Lgn HWY
Location1.5 Mi. S. of US 6
RouteState Highway 88
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.63313, -71.07881
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,857 (2023)
Projected traffic18,162 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY carry?

About 5,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST 88 over ST177 American Lgn HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.