HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E JCT ST5 & N Mn · Structure no. D0600413XDOT634
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1946
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,008
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 122 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 4 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 4,008 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.
What condition is HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr carry?
About 4,008 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over RR Gwrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.