US Bridges

HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1M N of Ed Clark · Structure no. C180330EWMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesHWY Adamsvlle RD
CrossesWater Vincent Brook
Location1M N of Ed Clark
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.7, -72.77379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic426 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Adamsvlle RD over Water Vincent Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.