US Bridges

ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Maxwell Road · Structure no. C050340EPMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 A/N Heath RD
CrossesWater Maxwell Brook
LocationAt Maxwell Road
RouteCity Street 8A
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.64723, -72.86594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2024)
Projected traffic553 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Maxwell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.