US Bridges

HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Rowe Town Line · Structure no. C05051ANHMUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2031. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rowe RD
CrossesWater Pelham Brook
LocationAt Rowe Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66544, -72.93534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2012)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rowe RD over Water Pelham Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.