US Bridges

HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · E of Rvr RD @ Leyden Brdr · Structure no. G120100Q8MUNNBI

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 1,552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Eunice Wllms
CrossesWater Green River
LocationE of Rvr RD @ Leyden Brdr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6466, -72.62011
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is HWY Eunice Wllms 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Eunice Wllms over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.