US Bridges

HWY Heath RD over Water W Br North River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · W of Adamsville RD · Structure no. C180160GXMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Heath RD over Water W Br North River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Heath RD over Water W Br 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 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Heath RD
CrossesWater W Br North River
LocationW of Adamsville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67567, -72.73451
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is HWY Heath RD over Water W 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 July 2023.

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

About 388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.