US Bridges

HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 800E of Int. W/ Route 8A · Structure no. C0502673JMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,080
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHWY S River RD
CrossesWater Bozrah Brook
Location800E of Int. W/ Route 8A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62484, -72.88061
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2016)
Projected traffic821 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S River RD over Water Bozrah Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.