US Bridges

HWY Cemetery RD over Water Clesson Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 100 S. JCT W/Clssn Br RD · Structure no. B280150FVMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cemetery RD over Water Clesson Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Cemetery RD over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cemetery RD
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location100 S. JCT W/Clssn Br RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58353, -72.83639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cemetery RD over Water Clesson Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is HWY Cemetery 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 January 2025.

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

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

How long is HWY Cemetery RD over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cemetery RD over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.