US Bridges

HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .01 E of Newell Cross RD · Structure no. R10013CBGMUNNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ford Hill RD
CrossesWater Shppee Brook
Location.01 E of Newell Cross RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70586, -72.90906
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Ford Hill RD over Water Shppee Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.