US Bridges

HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.3M West of Tully RD · Structure no. O03003AMPMUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River is a concrete frame carrying HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Royalston RD
CrossesWater W Br Tully River
Location0.3M West of Tully RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63529, -72.25171
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2005)
Projected traffic711 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Royalston RD over Water W Br Tully River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.