US Bridges

HWY Shutesbry RD over Water Roaring Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Just W of Shutesbury Line · Structure no. L090050M4MUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shutesbry RD over Water Roaring Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Shutesbry RD over Water Roaring Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shutesbry RD
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
LocationJust W of Shutesbury Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44967, -72.45155
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2019)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$745,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shutesbry RD over Water Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shutesbry 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 March 2023.

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

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shutesbry RD over Water Roaring Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shutesbry RD over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.