US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River
FairPlymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.3 M E of Narrows RD · Structure no. W0601845HDOTNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,286
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,286 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,425 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River carry?
About 7,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Sandwich RD over Water Agawam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.