US Bridges

US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT River RD · Structure no. D060020U4DOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
538 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,319 by 2032. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 5 /ST10/GRNFLD
CrossesWater Deerfield River
LocationAt JCT River RD
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56958, -72.59203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2017)
Projected traffic15,319 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River carry?

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 /ST10/GRNFLD over Water Deerfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.