US Bridges

HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · N of RT116 1M E of Ashfld · Structure no. C20007ANMMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hick Rdge RD
CrossesWater South River
LocationN of RT116 1M E of Ashfld
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.52033, -72.72609
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hick Rdge RD over Water South River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.