US Bridges

HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI S of Rt 2 · Structure no. E100080PTMUNNBI

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Arch ST
CrossesWater Millers River
Location0.2 MI S of Rt 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59828, -72.40276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Arch ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.