US Bridges

HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At York RD Intersection · Structure no. C180250GHMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fndry Vll RD
CrossesWater Foundry Brook
LocationAt York RD Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67382, -72.71874
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2017)
Projected traffic190 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fndry Vll RD over Water Foundry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.