US Bridges

HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .4 MI SW of ST122 Gate 31 · Structure no. N090034CLDOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Reg Dam RD
CrossesWater Quabbin Res
Location.4 MI SW of ST122 Gate 31
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.52001, -72.29517
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reg Dam RD over Water Quabbin Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.