US Bridges

HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 200W of Harris Mt. Rd. · Structure no. C05049AY1MUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Burrngton RD
CrossesWater Hartwell Brook
Location200W of Harris Mt. Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62045, -72.83653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Burrngton RD over Water Hartwell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.