US Bridges

HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 300 S of Woodward RD · Structure no. B28033AXJMUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fox Hill RD
CrossesWater Clark Brook
Location300 S of Woodward RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61191, -72.7655
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic16 by 2031
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fox Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fox Hill RD over Water Clark Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.