US Bridges

HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 250 W Int Mont Cty RD · Structure no. M280170R4MUNNBI

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Eleventh ST
CrossesWater Utility Canal
Location250 W Int Mont Cty RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60239, -72.56446
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal 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 Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Eleventh ST over Water Utility Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.