US Bridges

HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT W Cutlery RD · Structure no. B100070PKMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hoe Shop RD
CrossesWater Fall River
LocationAt JCT W Cutlery RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65645, -72.54066
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2015)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hoe Shop RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hoe Shop RD over Water Fall River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.