US Bridges

HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI East of County RD · Structure no. R100070FDMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Zoar RD
CrossesWater Shippee Brook
Location1.2 MI East of County RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69066, -72.90355
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Zoar RD over Water Shippee Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.