HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter Brook
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of Pond RD · Structure no. R100080J3MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 647
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter 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 Cyrus Stage over Water Potter Brook carry?
About 647 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cyrus Stage over Water Potter Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.