US Bridges

HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.8MI N of Int W/Route 8A · Structure no. C05029AL6MUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maxwell RD
CrossesWater Maxwell Brook
Location0.8MI N of Int W/Route 8A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65831, -72.8711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 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 Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maxwell RD over Water Maxwell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.