US Bridges

HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Int. With Zoar RD · Structure no. R10003C4XMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Kings HWY
CrossesWater Pelham Brook
LocationAt Int. With Zoar RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69292, -72.89944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook?

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

Who owns HWY Kings HWY over Water Pelham Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.