US Bridges

HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr

FairClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT of Roger Ave · Structure no. O0301514XDOT634

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brookside RD
CrossesRR Gwrr
LocationAt JCT of Roger Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58323, -72.27654
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brookside RD over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.