HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall River
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · At Greenfield Town Line · Structure no. G040040Q0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bascom RD over Water Fall River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall River?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bascom RD over Water Fall River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.