US Bridges

HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Shutesbury Rd. · Structure no. L090020M3MUNNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,493 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cushman RD
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
Location.1 MI S of Shutesbury Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43853, -72.48262
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2005)
Projected traffic4,493 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cushman RD over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.