US Bridges

HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1 M E JCT ST 142 · Structure no. N2200314EDOT634

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bnntt Brk RD
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.1 M E JCT ST 142
RouteState Highway 142
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.68758, -72.48482
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2017)
Projected traffic816 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bnntt Brk RD over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.