HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · 600 E Int Rt 5 · Structure no. B100020PJMUNNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Burke Flat R over Water Fall River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.