US Bridges

HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Int. W/ Main Poland RD · Structure no. C200020H3MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland 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 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Harrison RD
CrossesWater Poland Brook
LocationAt Int. W/ Main Poland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48711, -72.74743
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Harrison RD over Water Poland Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.