US Bridges

Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. W0600145JDOTNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,922
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 23,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,751 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesComb US 6 & Macrr
CrossesWater Wareham River
Location.1 MI E of Main ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.75682, -70.71245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,922 (2023)
Projected traffic64,751 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River carry?

About 23,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Comb US 6 & Macrr over Water Wareham River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.