HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield River
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · 200 N Int Stilwater RD · Structure no. D060010PPMUNNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 371 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2031. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield 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 Upper RD over Water Deerfield River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield River?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Upper RD over Water Deerfield River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.