US Bridges

HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 600 E of Int W/ RT112 · Structure no. C180010GRMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2000, 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.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY Frnkln Hill
CrossesWater E Br North River
Location600 E of Int W/ RT112
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71166, -72.70146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Frnkln Hill over Water E Br North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.