US Bridges

HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ RTE 112 Intersection · Structure no. B280120FQMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 86 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Hog Hollw RD
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location@ RTE 112 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59176, -72.78649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hog Hollw RD over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.