US Bridges

HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At E. End 6th St. · Structure no. M28028AQ9MUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Prospect ST
CrossesHWY Spring ST
LocationAt E. End 6th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60548, -72.55493
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prospect ST over HWY Spring ST?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.