US Bridges

HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ Int South Road · Structure no. S110045G0MUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bardwll Frry
CrossesWater Dragon Brook
Location@ Int South Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58215, -72.68761
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.