HWY Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · Just S of N Leverett RD · Structure no. L090100M5MUNNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,551
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 125 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is HWY Cave Hill RD 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River carry?
About 1,551 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cave Hill RD over Water Sawmill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.