US Bridges

HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 100 N JCT Swamp Rd. · Structure no. M2800814ADOT634

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,677 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Turners Flls
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location100 N JCT Swamp Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54432, -72.53439
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2024)
Projected traffic3,677 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Turners Flls over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.