US Bridges

HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1 M E Mt Hermon Sta RD · Structure no. N2201414FDOT634

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 116 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY W Nrthfld RD
CrossesRR Necrr
Location.1 M E Mt Hermon Sta RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.72532, -72.46137
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2017)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Nrthfld RD over RR Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.