US Bridges

HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 800 N of Charlemont RD · Structure no. B280190FUMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Maynard Hill
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location800 N of Charlemont RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59508, -72.79203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is HWY Maynard Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maynard Hill over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.