US Bridges

ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .2 M W JCT Turners Fls RD · Structure no. B1000912ADOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,327 by 2031. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 10 Northfld RD
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.2 M W JCT Turners Fls RD
RouteState Highway 10
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67305, -72.50547
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic14,327 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST 10 Northfld RD over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.