HWY Main ST over Water Acushnet River

Fair Condition176 years old16,422 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
LocationOn Main ST At New Bedford
CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Acushnet River
Coordinates41.68184, -70.91895

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Area197.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1850 (reconstructed 1959)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,422 (2024)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure NumberA030023KMMUNNBI

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