US Bridges

HWY Middle RD over Water Mill Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Int W/ Hunt RD · Structure no. H130115FCDOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middle RD over Water Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Middle RD over Water Mill 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.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Middle RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location.5 MI N of Int W/ Hunt RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56522, -72.90353
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middle RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Middle RD over Water Mill 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 May 2024.

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

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middle RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middle RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.