US Bridges

HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @bttrwth RD Blissville · Structure no. O030050TXMUNNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Tully RD over Water W Br Tully River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tully RD
CrossesWater W Br Tully River
Location@bttrwth RD Blissville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.66356, -72.26681
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2019)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.