US Bridges

HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.2M SE of Orchard Road · Structure no. S11006BVCMUNNBI

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 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 6% of them trucks. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bardwll Frry
CrossesWater Dragon Brook
Location0.2M SE of Orchard Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57754, -72.68458
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
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 Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bardwll Frry over Water Dragon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.