US Bridges

HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.15 MI NE of ST Marys ST · Structure no. N220090MWMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 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 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 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
Location0.15 MI NE of ST Marys ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69061, -72.44045
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Warwick RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.