HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · 300 South of Clark RD · Structure no. A130200FMMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Apple Valley over Water U Br Clesson Bk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.