US Bridges

HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · JCT of Riverside DR · Structure no. G120010LKMUNNBI

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1933
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1933, 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Colrain ST
CrossesWater Green River
LocationJCT of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59095, -72.61543
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2003)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.

What condition is HWY Colrain ST over Water Green 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Colrain ST over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.