HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · JCT Old Mill Yd RD · Structure no. L090070QUMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Rattlesnake over Water Sawmill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.