Stream Stability and Scour Assessments at Bridges in Massachusetts
In 1989, the Federal Highway Administration mandated that every state establish a program to evaluate the vulnerability to floods of all bridges over water. The Massachusetts Highway Department entered into a cooperative effort with the U.S. Geological Survey to comply with this mandate. Geomorphic and hydraulic characteristics were collected and were used to assess the processes that affect stream stability and current scour problems and potential near 2,361 bridge sites in Massachusetts. As a result of these assessments, the Massachusetts Highway Department will prioritize the bridge inventory for action regarding scour safety. A data base was prepared that includes the geomorphic and hydraulic data collected during field assessments. In addition to the data base, this report includes the historical development of the bridge scour program, the methods used for data collection during assessments, the methods used for quality assurance and quality control, and how the data base was digitally formatted to be presented on a CD-ROM. A user's guide provides assistance in the use of this electronic data base and report.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1997 |
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Title | Stream Stability and Scour Assessments at Bridges in Massachusetts |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr97558 |
Authors | Gene W. Parker, Lisa Bratton, David S. Armstrong |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 97-558 |
Index ID | ofr97558 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Massachusetts-Rhode Island Water Science Center |