US 6 (drawbridge) over Water Acushnet River

Fair Condition126 years old32,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Location.4 Mi W Of Nbed
CarriesUS 6 (drawbridge)
CrossesWater Acushnet River
Coordinates41.63916, -70.91786

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length283.1 ft (86.3 m)
Max Span142.1 ft (43.3 m)
Deck Width70.5 ft (21.5 m)
Deck Area1855.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberF010023PFDOTNBI

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