US Bridges

ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · JCT Rt 63 & Millers River · Structure no. E100020W3DOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 6 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 9,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,371 by 2031. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesST 63 Bridge ST
CrossesWater Millers River
LocationJCT Rt 63 & Millers River
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates42.58058, -72.49551
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,310 (2022)
Projected traffic11,371 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers 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 ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 9,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST 63 Bridge ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.