US Bridges

HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ Route 112 Intersection · Structure no. C180260GQMUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Reil Lane
CrossesWater E Br North River
Location@ Route 112 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68963, -72.6918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reil Lane over Water E Br North River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.