US Bridges

HWY Mill ST over Water Green River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI E Int ST 2A · Structure no. G120140LMMUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,483
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill ST over Water Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Green River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 14,483 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,190 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mill ST
CrossesWater Green River
Location0.5 MI E Int ST 2A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58354, -72.60503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,483 (2017)
Projected traffic9,190 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill ST over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mill 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 May 2023.

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

About 14,483 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Green River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.