ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT W I-91 SB RAMP#28 · Structure no. B1000112DDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2033. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns ST 10 Church ST over Water Fall River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.