US Bridges

HWY East RD over Water West Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 2.6 Miles North JCT 2A · Structure no. O03018C59MUNNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East RD over Water West Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY East RD over Water West Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY East RD
CrossesWater West Brook
Location2.6 Miles North JCT 2A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61088, -72.27093
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 East RD over Water West Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East RD over Water West Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East RD over Water West Brook carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY East RD over Water West Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East RD over Water West Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.