US Bridges

HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Grnfield-Montague T.L. · Structure no. G12020134DOTNBI

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
771 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 5,041 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,638 by 2032. The structure is 771 ft (235.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mtgue Cty RD
CrossesWater Connecticut River
LocationAt Grnfield-Montague T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58062, -72.57949
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length771 ft (235.1 m)
Longest span398 ft (121.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,041 (2023)
Projected traffic30,638 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$30.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut 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 Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River carry?

About 5,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River?

The structure is 771 ft (235.1 m) long with a longest span of 398 ft (121.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mtgue Cty RD over Water Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.