US Bridges

HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .75 M N of RTE 112 · Structure no. C180140EXMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Adamsvlle RD
CrossesWater W Br North River
Location.75 M N of RTE 112
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.66614, -72.72306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North 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 August 2024.

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

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water W Br North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.