US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River
PoorPlymouth County, Massachusetts · At Wareham Marion Tl · Structure no. M0500145EDOTNBI
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,017
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,017 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River carry?
About 9,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Wareham Road over Water Weweantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.