HWY Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · 150 N of Int Newton ST · Structure no. E100050PVMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is HWY Paper Mll RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is HWY Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Paper Mll RD over Water Millers River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.