ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · 200 W. of Sumner Stetson · Structure no. H140070FBMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 A/Jcksnvl ST over Water W Branch Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.