US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · 1. 3 KM E of Fairhaven Tl · Structure no. M0900245FDOTNBI
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,336
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River is a concrete slab carrying US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 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 21,336 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,401 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 67 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River carry?
About 21,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Fairhaven RD over Water Mattapoisett River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.