US Bridges

ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .5 MI S of I 195 · Structure no. W300313W8DOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD 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 14,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,375 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 88 NB
CrossesUS 6 State RD
Location.5 MI S of I 195
RouteState Highway 88
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66616, -71.09311
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,163 (2023)
Projected traffic29,375 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD built?

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

What condition is ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD carry?

About 14,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 88 NB over US 6 State RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.