US Bridges

HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 100 S of Barton RD · Structure no. G12064ANRMUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,560
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,838 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Log Plain RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location100 S of Barton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64378, -72.5838
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2019)
Projected traffic1,838 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Log Plain RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.