US Bridges

HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S of Wil Grvs RD · Structure no. S1100890UMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Brook RD
CrossesWater Hinsdale Brook
Location.4 MI S of Wil Grvs RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6297, -72.64552
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2016)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
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$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brook RD over Water Hinsdale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.