HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · 150 Ft N Rt 2/MOHAWK TR · Structure no. C050040FWMUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River 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 Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cold Riv RD over Water Cold River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.