US Bridges

HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1M S of Vt 1M W of Brdstn · Structure no. L110050QWMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk is a concrete frame carrying HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Brttlboro RD
CrossesWater Beaver Meadow Brk
Location1M S of Vt 1M W of Brdstn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71719, -72.61792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2001)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brttlboro RD over Water Beaver Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.