US Bridges

ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI N of RTE 2A · Structure no. W0800457HMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 78 Orange RD
CrossesWater Orcutt Brook
Location1.5 MI N of RTE 2A
RouteState Highway 78
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61617, -72.32695
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2023)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2032
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST 78 Orange RD over Water Orcutt Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.