US Bridges

ST 88 over RR Macrr

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S of I 195 · Structure no. W300303WADOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 88 over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 88 over RR Macrr in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 21,015 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 88
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.4 MI S of I 195
RouteState Highway 88
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66808, -71.09283
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,015 (2021)
Projected traffic41,062 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 88 over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 88 over RR Macrr 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does ST 88 over RR Macrr carry?

About 21,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 88 over RR Macrr?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns ST 88 over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.