US Bridges

HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Btw Bldngvl Rd&bptst Corn · Structure no. A130150FKMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beldngvil RD
CrossesWater Bear River
LocationBtw Bldngvl Rd&bptst Corn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.53929, -72.77059
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beldngvil RD over Water Bear River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.