US Bridges

HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.7 M W of US 202 Nr Tl · Structure no. N09017AHQMUNNBI

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River is a steel culvert carrying HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fay RD
CrossesWater N Br Swift River
Location0.7 M W of US 202 Nr Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54684, -72.31234
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2015)
Projected traffic613 by 2032
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$845,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fay RD over Water N Br Swift River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.