US Bridges

HWY White LN over Water W Br North River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · W of Admsvl RD Nr Hllmn · Structure no. C180190GWMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY White LN over Water W Br North River is a concrete frame carrying HWY White LN 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 5 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY White LN
CrossesWater W Br North River
LocationW of Admsvl RD Nr Hllmn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6908, -72.75837
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY White LN over Water W Br North River built?

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

What condition is HWY White LN 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 White LN over Water W Br North River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY White LN over Water W Br North River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY White LN over Water W Br North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.