US Bridges

HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.9 MI NE of ST Marys ST · Structure no. N220070MVMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook is a concrete slab 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 647 vehicles a day, projected to reach 816 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 27 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
Location1.9 MI NE of ST Marys ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70526, -72.41491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2017)
Projected traffic816 by 2032
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$640,000 (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 November 2023.

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

About 647 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.