HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · .9 MI East of County RD · Structure no. R100060FCMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Zoar RD over Water Sam Rice Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.