HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Massachusetts · @ Shelburne Border · Structure no. C200170H6MUNNBI
- Built
- 1882
- 143 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 143 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River built?
It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brdwl Fer RD over Water Deerfield River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.