US Bridges

HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Entrance Erving St. Park · Structure no. E10015BDPMDCNBI

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Laurel Lk RD
CrossesWater Keyup Brook
LocationEntrance Erving St. Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61938, -72.39304
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Laurel Lk RD over Water Keyup Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.