US Bridges

HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Over RR · Structure no. G12021142DOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr is a concrete slab carrying HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 175 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,521 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Allen ST
CrossesRR Gwrr
LocationOver RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59694, -72.60538
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,521 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Allen ST over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.