US Bridges

HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W of Boyle RD · Structure no. G040110PYMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY N Cross RD
CrossesWater Dry Brook
Location0.1 MI W of Boyle RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.65869, -72.50409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic407 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Cross RD over Water Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.