US Bridges

HWY Bullitt RD over Water South River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Int. W/ Route 116 · Structure no. A130230FLMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bullitt RD over Water South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bullitt RD over Water South River 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bullitt RD
CrossesWater South River
LocationAt Int. W/ Route 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50894, -72.76396
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bullitt RD over Water South River built?

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

What condition is HWY Bullitt RD over Water South 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 Bullitt RD over Water South River carry?

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

How long is HWY Bullitt RD over Water South River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bullitt RD over Water South River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.