US Bridges

HWY Maxam RD over Water W Br North River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ Adamsville RD Int. · Structure no. C180180GVMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maxam RD over Water W Br North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maxam RD over Water W Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHWY Maxam RD
CrossesWater W Br North River
Location@ Adamsville RD Int.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68051, -72.74913
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY Maxam 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 December 2024.

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

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.