US Bridges

HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 200 S. of E. Buckland RD · Structure no. B28017C69MUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Nilman RD
CrossesWater Clark Brook
Location200 S. of E. Buckland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59092, -72.76524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark 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 Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Nilman RD over Water Clark Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.