US Bridges

HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 200 W of Greenfield RD · Structure no. M28023AGJMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Meadow RD
CrossesWater Sawmill River
Location200 W of Greenfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.53914, -72.53942
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic816 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meadow RD over Water Sawmill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.