US Bridges

HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.75 MI N of ST Marys ST · Structure no. N220060MXMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 905 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Warwick RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location1.75 MI N of ST Marys ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.7045, -72.41836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2016)
Projected traffic409 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.