US Bridges

HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Wendell Town Line · Structure no. M280410R8MUNNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mormn Hlw RD
CrossesWater Lyons Brook
LocationAt Wendell Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57227, -72.46381
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2019)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$749,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook 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 July 2023.

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

About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mormn Hlw RD over Water Lyons Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.