HWY Mn Poland RD over Water South River
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · W of RT116 Btwn Brkvl&ctr · Structure no. C200090H7MUNNBI
- Built
- 1869
- 156 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mn Poland RD over Water South River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying HWY Mn Poland RD over Water South River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 156 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2015. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mn Poland RD over Water South River built?
It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is HWY Mn Poland 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 Mn Poland RD over Water South River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mn Poland RD over Water South River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mn Poland RD over Water South River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.