US Bridges

HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Btw RTS2&2A near Wendell · Structure no. O03009BQ4MUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Holtshire RD
CrossesWater Millers River
LocationBtw RTS2&2A near Wendell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59811, -72.34138
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2004)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holtshire RD over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.