HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook
GoodPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · 100 N of Chapel Falls RD · Structure no. C200010F3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main Poland over Water Chapel Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.