US Bridges

HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · So.Of 2 East of Arch ST · Structure no. E100270PUMUNNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY Crescent ST
CrossesWater Keyup Brook
LocationSo.Of 2 East of Arch ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59899, -72.4011
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2025)
Projected traffic79 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crescent ST over Water Keyup Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.