ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · .6 M N JCT ST 2A & ST 78 · Structure no. O0301211LDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns ST 78 Warwick RD over Water Orcutt Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.