US Bridges

HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI East of Harrison R · Structure no. C200260H4MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mn Poland RD
CrossesWater Chapel Brook
Location0.1 MI East of Harrison R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48779, -72.74549
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mn Poland RD over Water Chapel Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.