US Bridges

HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 550 N of Int W/ Zoar RD · Structure no. C050030EKMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rowe RD
CrossesWater Pelham Brook
Location550 N of Int W/ Zoar RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65691, -72.93525
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.