HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · 100 E Conn River · Structure no. M2801512TDOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,742 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal?
The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Fifth ST over Water Utility Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.