HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · 2.3 MI E of E Hawley RD · Structure no. C050270ETMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S River RD over Water Albee Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY S River RD over Water Albee Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.