US 6 (east Brg) over Water Acushnet River

Fair Condition125 years old32,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
LocationAt New Bedford City Line
CarriesUS 6 (east Brg)
CrossesWater Acushnet River
Coordinates41.64159, -70.91008

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length675.9 ft (206 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width71.2 ft (21.7 m)
Deck Area4470.2 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1901 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic32,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberF010023PGDOTNBI

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