US Bridges

HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Florida Line · Structure no. C050530EUMUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesHWY Zoar RD
CrossesWater Deerfield River
LocationAt Florida Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65244, -72.95462
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Zoar RD over Water Deerfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.