US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT S Prospect St. · Structure no. M28018149DOT634

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 128 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesRR Gwrr & Necrr
LocationAt JCT S Prospect St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57694, -72.49353
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over RR Gwrr & Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.