US Bridges

US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .3 M S JCT Keets Brook RD · Structure no. B10004C15DOTNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,198
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 5 Bratlboro RD
CrossesWater Shattuck Brook
Location.3 M S JCT Keets Brook RD
RouteU.S. Route 5
Coordinates42.71678, -72.57038
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 Bratlboro RD over Water Shattuck Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.