HWY N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI E of Spldng Brk RD · Structure no. M280340MDMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,844
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY N Leveret RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River carry?
About 2,844 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY N Leveret RD over Water Sawmill River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.