US Bridges

HWY Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.5 Mile S. of Town Line · Structure no. S11018ATKMUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Fisk Mill RD
CrossesWater Hinsdale Brook
Location0.5 Mile S. of Town Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63594, -72.66266
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fisk Mill 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 Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fisk Mill RD over Water Hinsdale Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.