US Bridges

HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Int W/ Windy Hill Road · Structure no. C050390G6MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E Oxbow RD
CrossesWater E Br Oxbow Brook
LocationAt Int W/ Windy Hill Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6396, -72.78022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook carry?

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

How long is HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Oxbow RD over Water E Br Oxbow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.