ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Mill Brook
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Maxwell Road · Structure no. C050470ERMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 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 Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Mill 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Mill 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 Mill 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 Mill Brook carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Mill Brook?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 A/N Heath RD over Water Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.