US Bridges

HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Int. 112 & Adamsville RD · Structure no. C180080EYMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
986
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River is a steel arch - thru carrying HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Adamsvlle RD
CrossesWater North River
LocationInt. 112 & Adamsville RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65821, -72.71494
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.