US Bridges

HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 500NW of JCT W/Route 112 · Structure no. B280110EGMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 88 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Upper ST
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location500NW of JCT W/Route 112
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58006, -72.80008
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$824,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Upper ST over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.