US Bridges

HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .2 M. E. of ST 63 · Structure no. N22030AHRMUNNBI

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Four Mile Bk
CrossesWater Four Mile Brook
Location.2 M. E. of ST 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62072, -72.46739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2025)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns HWY Four Mile Bk over Water Four Mile Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.