US Bridges

HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.5S of Shlbn @ Bdwlls RD · Structure no. C20014AY3MUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Reeds Brg RD
CrossesWater South River
Location1.5S of Shlbn @ Bdwlls RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54197, -72.69385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2012)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2031
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$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reeds Brg 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reeds Brg RD over Water South River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.