US Bridges

HWY N Poland RD over Water Poland Brook

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.1 Mi. S. of Route 116 · Structure no. C200040F1MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Poland RD over Water Poland Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Poland 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY N Poland RD
CrossesWater Poland Brook
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Route 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51186, -72.74356
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.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2017)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Poland RD over Water Poland Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY N Poland RD over Water Poland 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 February 2025.

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

About 776 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Poland RD over Water Poland Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Poland RD over Water Poland Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.