US Bridges

HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ Adamsville RD Int. · Structure no. C180150GLMUNNBI

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Leon Herzig
CrossesWater W Br North River
Location@ Adamsville RD Int.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67058, -72.72822
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Leon Herzig 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Leon Herzig over Water W Br North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.