US Bridges

HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · NE of Hemenway RD · Structure no. L090090QTMUNNBI

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 115 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 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Coke Kln
CrossesWater Sawmill River
LocationNE of Hemenway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49698, -72.47834
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic204 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Coke Kln over Water Sawmill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.