US Bridges

HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 500 West of RTE 112 · Structure no. C180030GJMUNNBI

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 155 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2014. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lyonsvlle RD
CrossesWater E Br North River
Location500 West of RTE 112
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.66992, -72.71884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2014
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is HWY Lyonsvlle RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyonsvlle RD over Water E Br North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.