HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · East of Bozrah RD Int · Structure no. H130100HRMUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY East RD over Water Bozrah Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.