HWY N Poland RD over Water South River
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft S of RTE 116 · Structure no. C200050F2MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY N Poland RD over Water South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Poland RD over Water South River 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.
It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N Poland RD over Water South River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY N Poland RD over Water South River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY N Poland RD over Water South River carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY N Poland RD over Water South River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY N Poland RD over Water South River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.