US Bridges

HWY Archambo RD over Water W Br North River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 400W Int W/Adamsville RD · Structure no. C18017AU4MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Archambo RD over Water W Br North River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Archambo RD over Water W Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Archambo RD
CrossesWater W Br North River
Location400W Int W/Adamsville RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68282, -72.75102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks3%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Archambo 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 November 2024.

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

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.