HWY N River RD over Water North River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · At Shelburne Tl/Rte 112 · Structure no. C050070ENMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,422
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY N River RD over Water North River is a steel arch - thru carrying HWY N River RD over Water North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 88 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY N River RD over Water North River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is HWY N River RD over Water North 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 N River RD over Water North River carry?
About 1,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY N River RD over Water North River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY N River RD over Water North River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.