US Bridges

HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 350 W of Smth Brnch RD · Structure no. A130140FNMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Apple Valley
CrossesWater Uppr Br Clesson Bk
Location350 W of Smth Brnch RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55475, -72.80761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$970,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Apple Valley over Water Uppr Br Clesson Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.