US Bridges

HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 400 West of Route 8A · Structure no. C05008C4PMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tower RD
CrossesWater Chickley River
Location400 West of Route 8A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63008, -72.90152
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tower RD over Water Chickley River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.