US Bridges

HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Rowe Line · Structure no. M2600209KMUNNBI

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Depot ST
CrossesWater Deerfield River
LocationAt Rowe Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.72222, -72.93889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Depot ST over Water Deerfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.