US Bridges

HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1/4 Mi. N. of Hawley Rd. · Structure no. A13039C2TMUNNBI

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk is a concrete frame carrying HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Apple Vly RD
CrossesWater UP Brnch Clssn Bk
Location1/4 Mi. N. of Hawley Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55957, -72.82779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Apple Vly RD over Water UP Brnch Clssn Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.