US Bridges

HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Wendell Town Line · Structure no. M28035AP9MUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Davis RD
CrossesWater Lyons Brook
LocationAt Wendell Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.5712, -72.46428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2012)
Projected traffic95 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$872,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Davis RD over Water Lyons Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.