US Bridges

HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .2MI N. of Burnt Hill RD · Structure no. C05037C46MUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Oxbow RD
CrossesWater Wilder Brook
Location.2MI N. of Burnt Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63426, -72.79624
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Oxbow RD over Water Wilder Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.