HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River
PoorClosed to trafficFranklin County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI W of ST 63 · Structure no. M280250MCMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Center ST over Water Sawmill River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Center ST over Water Sawmill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.