US Bridges

HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI E of N East ST · Structure no. S15012ADVMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pratt Cnr RD
CrossesWater Adams Brook
Location1.2 MI E of N East ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.41281, -72.47842
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns HWY Pratt Cnr RD over Water Adams Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.