US Bridges

HWY Farley RD over Water Millers River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 600 E of Rt 2 · Structure no. E100060LGMUNNBI

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Farley RD over Water Millers River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying HWY Farley RD over Water Millers River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1889, so it is 136 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,251 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Farley RD
CrossesWater Millers River
Location600 E of Rt 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59775, -72.4379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Farley RD over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Farley 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 Farley RD over Water Millers River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Farley RD over Water Millers River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Farley RD over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.