US Bridges

HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.2MI N of Burrington RD · Structure no. C05036BD4MUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2% of them trucks. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mountain RD
CrossesWater Hartwell Brook
Location1.2MI N of Burrington RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63519, -72.84539
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell 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 Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mountain RD over Water Hartwell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.