HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · 900 N of JCT Warwick RD · Structure no. N220100RJMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 258
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Birnam 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook carry?
About 258 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Birnam RD over Water Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.